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Léon: The Professional

Léon: The Professional

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Léon: The Professional

"If you want the job done right, hire a professional."

1994

1h 51m

8.3(16278 votes)

Crime

Drama

Action

Overview

Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.

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Gaumont

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Léon Montana

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman

Mathilda Lando

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Norman Stansfield

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Old Tony

Peter Appel

Peter Appel

Agent Malky

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

Mathilda's Father

Ellen Greene

Ellen Greene

Mathilda's Mother

Frank Senger

Frank Senger

Fatman

Elizabeth Regen

Elizabeth Regen

Mathilda's Sister

Carl J. Matusovich

Carl J. Matusovich

Mathilda's Brother

Creative team

Directed by: Luc Besson
Written by: Luc Besson
Produced by: Patrice Ledoux

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