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assassins creed (2016)

assassins creed
assassins creed
PG-13
Action
Adventure
Sci-Fi

Release Date
December 21, 2016
Director
Justin Kurzel
Runtime
140
Main Genre
Action
Studio
New Regency
Writers
Bill Collage , Adam Cooper , Michael Lesslie
Tagline
Welcome to the Spanish Inquisition.

Summary

Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day. ASSASSIN'S CREED stars Academy Award® nominee Michael Fassbender (X-Men: Days of Future Past, 12 Years a Slave) and Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard (The Dark Knight Rises, La Vie en Rose). The film is directed by Justin Kurzel (Snowtown, Macbeth); produced by New Regency, Ubisoft Motion Pictures, DMC Films and Kennedy/Marshall; co-financed by RatPac Entertainment and Alpha Pictures; and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

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