
Leon: The Professional
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In this gripping thriller directed by Luc Besson, a solitary hitman named Léon, played by Jean Reno, forms an unlikely bond with a young girl named Mathilda, portrayed by Natalie Portman in her breakout role. After her family is brutally murdered, Mathilda seeks refuge with Léon, who reluctantly becomes her mentor in the art of assassination. The film also features a memorable performance by Gary Oldman as a corrupt DEA agent. While the movie did not win major awards, it has gained a cult following for its intense action sequences and emotional depth. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 50min
Views:68128
Release:1994
Release Date:1994-09-14
Genre:Action, Best 90s, Best Crime, Best Dramas, Best Independent, Best Thriller, Crime, Drama, Gangster, One-Person Army Action, Revenge, Top250Movies, Violence
Director:Luc Besson
Actors:Carl J. Matusovich, Danny Aiello, Elizabeth Regen, Ellen Greene, Eric Challier, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Michael Badalucco, Natalie Portman, Peter Appel
Country:France, United States of America
Company:Columbia Pictures, Gaumont, Les Films du Dauphin
Awards:Top rated movie #43 | 5 wins & 16 nominations total
Budget:$16,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$20,330,788
TMDB:8.3
Rotten Tomatoes:75%
FilmAffinity:7.6
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