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Even bad guys have bad days. - The Hit
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Title: The Hit

Release Date: 7 Sep 1984

Runtime: 1h 38m

Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Action

Director: Recorded Picture Company, Central, Zenith Entertainment

Production Companies: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.4 (197 votes)

Cast

  • Braddock: John Hurt
  • Willie Parker: Terence Stamp
  • Myron: Tim Roth
  • Maggie: Laura del Sol
  • Harry: Bill Hunter
  • Policeman: Fernando Rey
  • Barrister: Jim Broadbent
  • Mr. Corrigan: Lennie Peters
  • Hopwood: Bernie Searle
  • Fellows: Brian Royal
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