The Hit

Even bad guys have bad days.

19841h 38m6.5(242 votes)

DramaThrillerCrime

Synopsis

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.

The Hit (1984) is a drama, thriller, and crime film directed by Stephen Frears. It stars John Hurt, Terence Stamp, and Tim Roth. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 242 votes.

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Director

Stephen Frears

Cast

John Hurt

Braddock

Terence Stamp

Willie Parker

Tim Roth

Myron

Laura del Sol

Maggie

Bill Hunter

Harry

Fernando Rey

Policeman

Jim Broadbent

Barrister

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Where can I watch The Hit?

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Who stars in The Hit?

The Hit stars John Hurt, Terence Stamp, Tim Roth, and Laura del Sol, and was directed by Stephen Frears.

How long is The Hit?

The Hit has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.

When did The Hit come out?

The Hit was released in 1984.

What genre is The Hit?

The Hit is a drama, thriller, and crime film.

Is The Hit worth watching?

The Hit holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.