The Hit
1984 · 1h 38m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · United Kingdom · Rated R (US)
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.
Directed by
Stephen FrearsWritten by
Peter Prince6.4Smart score
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criminalgangstergun rampagegun shootinghitmankidnappingmadrid, spainneo-noirpolice informantpolice shootoutprofessional assassinreformed criminalroad movieroad tripshooting spreespain
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