Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Action thriller

Lessons for an Assassin (2003): Cast

Lessons for an Assassin (2003) movie poster

Lessons for an Assassin is a 2003 action thriller directed by James Glenn Dudelson, starring Robert Vitelli as Gavin Mathews, Michael Dorn and Nicholas Guest. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Lessons for an Assassin (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lessons for an Assassin About?

The premise of Lessons for an Assassin without spoilers.

Criminal Gavin Matthews awakens with his identity erased and is forced into The Corporation, a rogue Justice Department. In a training camp he is groomed to become an assassin—or be eliminated. When training ends, Matthews and his mentor learn the organization will kill them after the mission, forcing them to enact own justice before it’s too late.

Lessons for an Assassin Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • training
  • recruit
  • trainer
  • assignment
  • criminal
  • male protagonist
  • shot in the head
  • hand to hand combat
  • martial arts
  • betrayal
  • marked for death
  • conspiracy
+5 more
  • assassin
  • set up
  • avenger
  • secret organization
  • new identity
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Lessons for an Assassin Cast & Characters

Robert Vitelli leads the cast as Gavin Mathews, with Michael Dorn as Quinn and Nicholas Guest as Col. Taylor. Directed by James Glenn Dudelson; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Lessons for an Assassin

· 5 more
From the director

More from James Glenn Dudelson

More films directed by James Glenn Dudelson: Day of the Dead 2: Contagium, Zombie Attack: Museum of the Dead and Horror 101.

Full filmography
Videos

Lessons for an Assassin Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Lessons for an Assassin.

Lessons for an Assassin

Seen Lessons for an Assassin?

FAQ

Lessons for an Assassin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lessons for an Assassin, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lessons for an Assassin?

Lessons for an Assassin runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Lessons for an Assassin released?

Lessons for an Assassin was released on July 8, 2003.

Who directed Lessons for an Assassin?

Lessons for an Assassin was directed by James Glenn Dudelson.

More films by James Glenn Dudelson

Who is in the cast of Lessons for an Assassin?

Lessons for an Assassin stars Robert Vitelli as Gavin Mathews, Michael Dorn as Quinn and Nicholas Guest as Col. Taylor, among 9 credited actors.

Does Lessons for an Assassin have a post-credit scene?

No. Lessons for an Assassin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app