Interview with the Assassin

Interview with the Assassin

Dallas. 1963. The second shooter.

2002 · 88 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, Thriller

Out of work TV cameraman Ron Kobelski is approached by his formerly reclusive neighbor Walter Ohlinger. Ohlinger claims that he was the mysterious "second gunman" that shot and killed President Kennedy. Ohlinger has kept quiet all these years, but has decided to tell his story now that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Kobelski is skeptical of his neighbor's story, after his investigations provide ambiguous answers. His attitude changes, however, after he receives threatening messages on his answering machine, and spots shadowy figures in his backyard. Is Ohlinger telling the truth? Or is there a bigger conspiracy at work?

Directed by Neil Burger · Written by Neil Burger

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Dylan Haggerty Ron Kobeleski
Renee Faia Sharon Kobeleski
Raymond J. Barry Walter Ohlinger
Kelsey Kemper Karen Kobeleski
Jared McVay Jimmy Jones
Dennis Lau Steven Wu

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