[Movie Recap] Top Assassin Seeks Revenge on the Boss Who Betrayed Him

TLDR;

The video narrates the story of Arthur, a highly skilled assassin known for his meticulous planning and clean executions. He is tasked with eliminating his close friend Harry, leading to a series of betrayals, revenge plots, and moral dilemmas. Arthur trains Harry's son, Steve, to become an assassin, but their partnership is fraught with complications and conflicting loyalties, ultimately leading to a violent confrontation and a tragic end for both.

• Arthur, a meticulous assassin, faces moral dilemmas when tasked with killing his friend.
• He trains his friend's son, Steve, in the art of assassination, leading to a complex partnership.
• Betrayal and revenge drive the plot, culminating in a violent confrontation and tragic end.

Introduction [0:00]

An international crime boss is assassinated at his villa in Colombia by Arthur, a highly skilled assassin. Arthur stages the scene to look like a drowning accident, changes into a chef's outfit to blend in with the staff, and escapes undetected. He uses a carefully calculated plan involving a ferry and speedboat to reach his isolated secret base.

Arthur's Methods and Lifestyle [1:52]

Arthur researches his targets extensively, emphasizing the importance of completing missions without leaving a trace. He earns millions from each job, allowing him to live a lavish lifestyle. He meets with Harry, his longtime friend and middleman, who asks Arthur to train his son, Steve, an offer Arthur accepts due to their friendship.

The Unexpected Mission [3:33]

Arthur is assigned a mission to assassinate Harry, his close friend. He questions the order but is told it's confirmed. He requests a meeting with a senior manager, Dean, to understand the reason behind the order. Dean explains that Harry is suspected of betraying the organization by selling out operatives to a drug lord in South Africa for $20 million. Arthur is given 48 hours to complete the mission or become a target himself.

Arthur Helps Harry Escape [5:15]

Torn between his loyalty to the organization and his friendship with Harry, Arthur warns Harry about the assassination order. He provides instructions for Harry to escape, including disabling security cameras and using a secret passage. Harry escapes to the parking lot, where he confronts Arthur, admitting to betraying the organization. Harry helps Arthur stage his own death to look like a robbery gone wrong.

Aftermath and Training Steve [6:25]

After Harry's funeral, Arthur meets Steve, who expresses a desire for revenge. Arthur stops Steve from attacking a carjacker and later agrees to train him as an assassin. He explains that their profession is called "mechanic" because they solve problems for money. Arthur teaches Steve the importance of blending in and controlling emotions, using the example of adopting a dog and developing mundane hobbies.

Steve's Training and First Mission [9:16]

Steve's shooting skills improve, and Arthur teaches him medical knowledge to fake accidents for insurance purposes. Arthur takes Steve on a mission to assassinate an arms smuggler, staging the scene to look like death due to hypersexuality. Steve is assigned his first solo mission: to eliminate a mechanic assassin from another organization whom he often sees at the coffee shop.

Steve's Disobedience and the Bar Encounter [11:17]

Steve gains the target's favor by using information provided by Arthur. He prepares a heart-stopping drug but ultimately decides to kill the target with his own hands, disobeying Arthur's instructions. A physical altercation ensues, and Steve manages to kill the target using a screwdriver.

Consequences and New Mission [13:00]

Arthur is frustrated with Steve's disobedience and lack of professionalism. He meets the pretty girl from the other day again. Dean calls Arthur, questioning why he assigned the mission to someone else. Dean assigns Arthur a new mission: to eliminate Andrew, a self-proclaimed savior who has defrauded millions from churches and is suspected of killing a nun.

Investigating Andrew and the Plan [14:22]

Arthur and Steve travel to Chicago to observe Andrew and his cult. They discover that Andrew is a fraud and is suspected of killing a pregnant nun. They install surveillance cameras in Andrew's penthouse and learn that his personal doctor, Frank, is injecting him with ketamine.

The Assassination of Andrew and Escape [15:50]

Arthur and Steve take advantage of the doctor's absence to assassinate Andrew by suffocating him with an endoscope. The doctor returns and panics, and a shootout ensues. Arthur and Steve escape, using safety ropes to repel down the building.

Betrayal Revealed and Confrontation [17:26]

At the airport, Arthur encounters Sebastian, an assassin presumed dead in South Africa. Sebastian reveals that Dean orchestrated the betrayal of the organization and framed Harry. Arthur realizes he was tricked into killing his friend. He confronts Dean, while Steve, held captive, escapes.

The Truth and Final Confrontation [18:56]

Steve discovers Harry's silver gun among Arthur's equipment, realizing Arthur killed his father. They kidnap Finch, Dean's subordinate, to get information. Arthur confronts Dean, leading to a car chase and shootout. Arthur and Steve kill Dean.

The End [21:41]

Arthur plans for them to disappear together, but Steve reveals his father's gun, indicating he knows the truth. Steve blows up the car with Arthur inside. Steve visits Arthur's house and finds a message from Arthur. Steve drives away and his car explodes. The video ends with investigators finding evidence that Arthur may have survived the gas station explosion.