The Hit

Sep 7, 1984

1h 38m

★ 6.4

Even bad guys have bad days.

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.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Crime

Production Companies

Recorded Picture Company

Central

Zenith Entertainment

The Hit Trailers

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

Riordan

Albie Woodington

Judge

Willoughby Gray

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5.7

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6.1

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2.9

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6.1

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0.0

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0.0

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8.0

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7.4

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6.9

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6.5

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7.2

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6.3

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6.0

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5.8

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5.8

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6.3

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6.6

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6.5

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