I Hired a Contract Killer

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I Hired a Contract Killer (1990)

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance · 1h 20m

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.

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Cast

Jean-Pierre Léaud Henri Margi Clarke Margaret Kenneth Colley The Killer T.R. Bowen Departmen Head Imogen Claire Secretary Angela Walsh Landlady
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Cyril Epstein Cab Driver Nicky Tesco Pete Charles Cork Al Michael O'Hagan Killer's Boss
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Tex Axile Bartender Walter Sparrow Receptionist

Crew

Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Screenplay
Aki Kaurismäki
Director of Photography
Timo Salminen
Editor
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki

Details

Release date
1990-10-12
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
French, English
Countries
Finland, France, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom
Production
Villealfa Filmproductions, Finnkino, Esselte Video, Megamania, Pyramide Productions, Pandora Film, Channel 4 Television