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The Hit

1984-09-07 · 98 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Thriller · Crime

Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong.

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Directors
Stephen Frears
Production companies
Recorded Picture Company, Central, Zenith Entertainment
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 876,775

Top Cast

John HurtJohn HurtBraddock
Terence StampTerence StampWillie Parker
Tim RothTim RothMyron
Laura del SolLaura del SolMaggie
Bill HunterBill HunterHarry
Fernando ReyFernando ReyPoliceman
Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentBarrister
Lennie PetersMr. Corrigan
Bernie SearleHopwood
Brian RoyalFellows
Albie WoodingtonAlbie WoodingtonRiordan
Willoughby GrayWilloughby GrayJudge
Manuel de BenitoManuel de BenitoJuan
Juan CalotJuan CalotPriest
Enrique San FranciscoEnrique San FranciscoKidnapper
José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'Kidnapper
Will MoreWill MoreKidnapper
Camilo VilanovaKidnapper
Carlos LucenaCarlos LucenaUniformed Officer
Carlos TristanchoCarlos TristanchoGarage Attendant

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