Léon: The Professional (1994)

09/14/1994 (FR) • 1h 51m

Crime, Drama, Action

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jean Reno

Léon Montana

Natalie Portman

Mathilda Lando

Gary Oldman

Norman Stansfield

Michael Badalucco

Mathilda's Father

Ellen Greene

Mathilda's Mother

Elizabeth Regen

Mathilda's Sister

Carl J. Matusovich

Mathilda's Brother


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$16,000,000.00

Revenue

$45,284,974.00

Keywords

hotel room

new york city

immigrant

assassin

police brutality

corruption

s.w.a.t.

hitman

loss of loved one

affectation

training

revenge

murder

loneliness

neighbor

tragic love

biting

city life

neo-noir

frantic

complex relationship

vindictive

suspenseful

callous

gentle

ominous

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