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I Hired a Contract Killer
6.8 / 10• 1990• 1h 20m•NR• English
ComedyCrimeDramaRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Henri
Lead
Margi Clarke
Margaret
Kenneth Colley
The Killer
T.R. Bowen
Departmen Head
Imogen Claire
Secretary
Angela Walsh
Landlady
CE
Cyril Epstein
Cab Driver
Nicky Tesco
Pete
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Aki Kaurismäki's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. I Hired a Contract Killer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
