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A stylish, hard-edged thriller that blends brutal violence with unexpected tenderness, keeping you tense and emotionally invested.
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Léon: The Professional
A tender, uneasy bond grows between a lonely killer and a grieving girl, wrapped in stylish, violent menace that lingers.
About 1994 film by Luc Besson
Genres drama, action, buddy, crime, mystery, gangster, crime thriller
Directed by Luc Besson
Written by Luc Besson
Starring Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello, Samy Naceri, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Michael Badalucco, Ellen Greene
Music Éric Serra
Runtime 110 min
Country United States, France
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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