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Léon: The Professional (1994)

Léon: The Professional (1994)

Action Drama Crime

If you want the job done right, hire a professional.

Release Date: 1994, September 14
Directors: Luc Besson
Countries: France
Production: Gaumont, Les Films du Dauphin
Cast: Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Peter Appel, Danny Aiello, Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Ellen Greene, Elizabeth Regen, Carl J. Matusovich, Eric Challier, Willi One Blood, Don Creech

Overview:

Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.

Keywords:

new york city murder gangster neo noir revenge assassin loss of loved one training corruption police brutality city life loneliness swat hotel room immigrant hitman neighbor tragic love complex relationship