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Léon: The Professional

Léon: The Professional

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

19948.31h 51m

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.

Directed by Luc Besson
Written by Luc Besson
Produced by Patrice Ledoux
Box OfficeBudget: $16.0MRevenue: $45.3M

Top Cast

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Léon Montana

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman

Mathilda Lando

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Norman Stansfield

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Tony

Peter Appel

Peter Appel

Malky

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

Mathilda's Father

Ellen Greene

Ellen Greene

Mathilda's Mother

Elizabeth Regen

Elizabeth Regen

Mathilda's Sister

Carl J. Matusovich

Carl J. Matusovich

Mathilda's Brother

Eric Challier

Eric Challier

Bodyguard Chief

Themes & Keywords

hotel roomnew york cityimmigrantassassinpolice brutalitycorruptions.w.a.t.hitmanloss of loved onetrainingrevengemurderlonelinessneighbortragic lovecity lifeneo-noircomplex relationshipsuspensefultenseórfão

About Léon: The Professional

Léon: The Professional is a crime, drama, action film released in 1994 exploring themes of hotel room, new york city, immigrant, assassin, police brutality, corruption. Directed by Luc Besson, it stars Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman. 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.

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