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The Hit

Movie·1984·Drama, Thriller, Crime·1h 38m·6.5 (235)·Directed by Stephen Frears

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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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John HurtJohn HurtBraddockTerence StampTerence StampWillie ParkerTim RothTim RothMyronLaura del SolLaura del SolMaggieBill HunterBill HunterHarryFernando ReyFernando ReyPolicemanJim BroadbentJim BroadbentBarrister
Lennie Peters
Lennie PetersMr. Corrigan

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