Quick Facts
DirectorAki Kaurismäki
Runtime1h 20m · +13
GenresComedy · Crime · Drama · Romance
Release1990-10-12
Film
I Hired a Contract Killer
1990· +13· 1h 20m· Comedy· Crime· Drama· Romance
After losing his job and realizing that he is alone in the world, a businessman opts to voluntarily end his life. Lacking courage, he hires a contract killer to do the job. Then, while awaiting his demise, he meets a woman and promptly falls in love.
1990-10-12
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Key Crew
DirectorAki Kaurismäki
ScreenplayAki Kaurismäki
ProducerAki Kaurismäki
Director of PhotographyTimo Salminen
EditorAki Kaurismäki
Full cast & crew (21 cast · 49 crew)
Details
Released1990-10-12
Runtime1h 20m · +13
StatusReleased
StudiosVillealfa Filmproductions · Finnkino · Esselte Video
LanguagesFrench · English
CountriesFinland · France · Germany · Sweden · United Kingdom
Rating6.8/10 · 226 votes
Original languageen
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