Léon: The Professional
Original title: Léon
“If you want the job done right, hire a professional.”
1994 · 1 h 50 min
Directed by 
Luc Besson
Luc BessonCast
Jean Reno Gary Oldman 
Natalie Portman 
Danny Aiello Peter Appel Willi One Blood
Credits
Written by: Luc Besson
Plot
A lonely hitman in New York takes in a twelve-year-old girl whose family was murdered by a corrupt narcotics agent, and teaches her his trade.
Sinekatalog’s take
A tender, violent thriller anchored by Jean Reno and a young Natalie Portman.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 8.5 / 10 (1,369,843 votes)
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