The Hit
“Even bad guys have bad days.”
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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Cast
27 people
John Hurt
Braddock
Known for
Alien
V for Vendetta
Terence Stamp
Willie Parker
Known for
Wanted
Murder Mystery
Tim Roth
Myron
Known for
Reservoir Dogs
The Incredible Hulk
Laura del Sol
Maggie
Known for
The Professor
Carmen
Bill Hunter
Harry
Known for
Muriel's Wedding
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Fernando Rey
Policeman
Known for
Jesus of Nazareth
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Jim Broadbent
Barrister
Known for
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Hot Fuzz
Lennie Peters
Mr. Corrigan
Bernie Searle
Hopwood
Also in
The Optimists of Nine Elms
Minder
Brian Royal
Fellows
No other roles listed
Albie Woodington
Riordan
Known for
The Count of Monte Cristo
The 13th Warrior
Willoughby Gray
Judge
Known for
The Princess Bride
A View to a Kill
Stephen Frears Director · Peter Prince Writer Paco de Lucía Composer
Worldwide gross $877K · United States release March 8, 1985 · Produced in United Kingdom
Box office
Worldwide gross
$876,775
Production
Recorded Picture Company
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Central
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Zenith Entertainment
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United Kingdom
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Spanish
Release dates
United Kingdom · September 7, 1984
Theatrical
United States · March 8, 1985
Theatrical
Australia
March 8, 1985 · Theatrical
Canada
September 12, 1984 · Theatrical
Denmark
February 22, 1985 · Theatrical
Finland
July 26, 1985 · Theatrical
France
October 31, 1984 · Theatrical
Germany
April 24, 1986 · Theatrical
Japan
December 21, 1987 · Theatrical
Netherlands
November 8, 1984 · Theatrical
November 7, 2001 · Physical · DVD
Spain
May 10, 1985 · Theatrical
January 30, 2001 · Physical
Sweden
May 5, 1989 · Limited theatrical · Cinemateket
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