Film
Léon: The Professional
1994· R· 1h 51m· Action· Crime· Drama
“If you want the job done right, hire a professional.”
Quentin Tarantino's muse, Jean Reno, glides through Luc Besson's "Léon: The Professional" as a hitman with a heart, his unyielding code of ethics challenged by the arrival of 12-year-old Mathilda (Natalie Portman), orphaned and alone after a DEA agent massacres her family. As Mathilda seeks vengeance, Léon becomes both mentor and protector, their bond forged in the crucible of violence and survival, painting a grim portrait of redemption and companionship in a world where trust is a luxury.
1994-09-14
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Key Crew
DirectorLuc Besson
ScreenplayLuc Besson
ProducerPatrice Ledoux
Director of PhotographyThierry Arbogast
Original Music ComposerÉric Serra
EditorSylvie Landra
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Details
Released1994-09-14
Runtime1h 51m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosGaumont · Les Films du Dauphin
Budget$16M
Box office$20M
LanguagesEnglish · French · Italian
CountriesFrance
Rating8.3/10 · 16312 votes
Original languagefr
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