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    I Hired a Contract Killer

    80'

    1990-10-12

    6.9

    Comedy,Crime,Drama,Romance

    Overview:

    After losing his job and realizing that he is alone in the world, a businessman opts to voluntarily end his life. Lacking courage, he hires a contract killer to do the job. Then, while awaiting his demise, he meets a woman and promptly falls in love.

    DirectingAki KaurismäkiWritingAki Kaurismäki

    Cast

    2

    Henri

    Jean-Pierre Léaud

    1

    Margaret

    Margi Clarke

    1

    The Killer

    Kenneth Colley

    1

    Departmen Head

    T.R. Bowen

    1

    Secretary

    Imogen Claire

    1

    Landlady

    Angela Walsh

    1

    Cab Driver

    Cyril Epstein

    1

    Pete

    Nicky Tesco

    1

    Al

    Charles Cork

    1

    Killer's Boss

    Michael O'Hagan

    1

    Bartender

    Tex Axile

    1

    Receptionist

    Walter Sparrow

    1

    Frank

    Tony Rohr

    1

    Guitarist

    Joe Strummer

    1

    Jeweller

    Peter Graves

    1

    Vic

    Serge Reggiani

    1

    Daughter

    Ette Elliot

    2

    Sunglasses Seller (uncredited)

    Aki Kaurismäki

    1

    Man at the Hotel Albania's Window (uncredited)

    Erkki Lahti

    1

    Flower Seller (uncredited)

    Minna Virtanen

    1

    Bongo Man (uncredited)

    Roberto Pla

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Finland
      2. France
      3. Germany
      4. Sweden
      5. United Kingdom
    • List of languages:
      1. French
      2. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Villealfa Filmproductions
      2. Finnkino
      3. Esselte Video
      4. Megamania
      5. Pyramide Productions
      6. Pandora Film
      7. Channel 4 Television
    • Vote Count: 241
    • Popularity: 1.2376
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:I Hired a Contract Killer

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