The Hit

"Even bad guys have bad days."

Mar 8 1985 R 1h 38m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

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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Plot

Ex-gangster Willie Parker (Terence Stamp) has betrayed his former "colleagues" and now lives in Spain where he thinks he can hide from their vengeance. But one day, ten years later, two hitmen (Braddock (Sir John Hurt) and Myron (Tim Roth)) show up and kidnap Willie. They are ordered to escort him back to Paris where he should stand trial. But it is a long way to Paris.

Written by

Peter Prince

Directed by

Stephen Frears

Cast

Freddie Stuart, Ralph Brown, A.J. Clarke

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Recorded Picture Company, Central, Zenith Entertainment

Languages

English, Español

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 4 nominations total

Trailers
THE HIT - Trailer (1984)
The Hit (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Official Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
10,164
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA