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The Hit(1984)

1h 38mDrama, Thriller, CrimeEnglish
6.5/10
235 user ratings

Even bad guys have bad days.

Overview

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.

Director

Stephen Frears

Studio

Recorded Picture Company

Revenue

$877K

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Cast

John Hurt

John Hurt

as Braddock

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

as Willie Parker

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

as Myron

Laura del Sol

Laura del Sol

as Maggie

Bill Hunter

Bill Hunter

as Harry

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

as Policeman

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

as Barrister

Lennie Peters

as Mr. Corrigan

Bernie Searle

as Hopwood

Brian Royal

as Fellows

Albie Woodington

Albie Woodington

as Riordan

Willoughby Gray

Willoughby Gray

as Judge

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1984

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

English

Rating

6.5 / 10

Box Office

$877K

Production Companies

Recorded Picture Company • Central • Zenith Entertainment

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Where can I watch The Hit?

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What is The Hit about?

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.

Who directed The Hit?

The Hit was directed by Stephen Frears and released in 1984. It is a drama, thriller, crime film.

How long is The Hit?

The Hit has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

Who stars in The Hit?

The cast of The Hit includes John Hurt as Braddock, Terence Stamp as Willie Parker, Tim Roth as Myron, Laura del Sol as Maggie, Bill Hunter as Harry and more.

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