Léon: The Professional
"If you want the job done right, hire a professional."
Originally released in 1994. Léon: The Professional is a crime/drama film. directed by Luc Besson.
Starring Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, and Gary Oldman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (15,693 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$45.3M
2.8x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Reno
as Léon Montana
Natalie Portman
as Mathilda Lando
Gary Oldman
as Norman Stansfield
Danny Aiello
as Tony
Peter Appel
as Malky
Michael Badalucco
as Mathilda's Father
Ellen Greene
as Mathilda's Mother
Elizabeth Regen
as Mathilda's Sister
Carl J. Matusovich
as Mathilda's Brother
Eric Challier
as Bodyguard Chief
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $45,284,974
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- Les Films du Dauphin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Léon: The Professional about?
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-...
Who directed Léon: The Professional?
Léon: The Professional was directed by Luc Besson.
How long is Léon: The Professional?
Léon: The Professional has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Léon: The Professional released?
Léon: The Professional was released on September 14, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Léon: The Professional?
The main cast of Léon: The Professional includes Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, Danny Aiello, Peter Appel.
Is Léon: The Professional worth watching?
Léon: The Professional has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 15,693 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.