I Hired a Contract Killer
1990•1h 20m•6.9•Released
ComedyCrimeDramaRomance
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.
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Aki Kaurismäki
Languages
French, English
Studio
Villealfa Filmproductions
Cast
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Henri
Margi Clarke
Margaret
Kenneth Colley
The Killer
T.R. Bowen
Departmen Head
Imogen Claire
Secretary
Angela Walsh
Landlady
Cyril Epstein
Cab Driver
Nicky Tesco
Pete
Charles Cork
Al
Michael O'Hagan
Killer's Boss
Tex Axile
Bartender
Walter Sparrow
Receptionist
Tony Rohr
Frank
Joe Strummer
Guitarist
Peter Graves
Jeweller
Production
Company
Villealfa Filmproductions
Company
Finnkino
Company
Esselte Video
Company
Megamania
Company
Pyramide Productions
Company
Pandora Film
Company
Channel 4 Television
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki
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