The Hit

The Hit

6.5IMDb Score
Released:1984-09-07
Genre:Drama, Thriller, Crime
Duration:98 min
Country:United Kingdom
Director:Stephen Frears
Actors:John Hurt, Terence Stamp, Tim Roth, Laura del Sol, Bill Hunter
Production:Recorded Picture Company, Central, Zenith Entertainment

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.

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