Assassins(1995) -

: Rath’s retirement plans are derailed by Miguel Bain (Antonio Banderas), a sociopathic and ambitious younger assassin who begins "stealing" Rath’s targets to prove he is the new number one.

Released on October 6, 1995, is an action thriller that pits a weary veteran against a chaotic newcomer in a deadly game of professional survival. Directed by Richard Donner, the film is notable for its behind-the-scenes script friction and the high-energy contrast between its two leads. Plot & Key Characters Assassins(1995)

: A shared contract leads them to Electra (Julianne Moore), a high-tech surveillance expert and hacker who possesses a valuable computer disk. Rath chooses to protect her instead of killing her, forcing the two to team up to survive Bain’s relentless pursuit. : Rath’s retirement plans are derailed by Miguel

: The finale takes place in an abandoned hotel in Puerto Rico, where it is revealed that Rath's mentor, Nicolai, faked his death years ago and has been orchestrating the rivalry. Production Trivia Plot & Key Characters : A shared contract

: The cat owned by Electra, a Maine Coon named Pearl, previously appeared with Stallone in the 1994 film The Specialist . Reception and Legacy

The story follows (Sylvester Stallone), an aging hitman who wants to retire but remains haunted by the memory of killing his mentor, Nicolai, years prior.