Léon: The Professional

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Léon 1994

Get ready to watch a magnificent thriller crime film made in France. The film, titled “The Power of Love,” had its first screening in France on September 14, 1994, and was released in the United States on November 18. It made its way to Turkish cinemas on April 28, 1995. The screenplay and direction of the 1 hour 50-minute drama-focused crime and thriller film were done by the famous director and writer Luc Besson. The film features a fantastic cast including Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, and Natalie Portman. With a budget of $14 million, the film, which was made in 1994 before its release, has made around $45 million in revenue.

Our story revolves around a small innocent girl who has nothing else to lose and a killer. This killer ruthlessly murders people, and the only one who knows his weakness is this little girl. Mathilda, a 12-year-old girl living as a foster child in a family in New York City, is not leading a good life. Mathilda’s father is involved in corrupt dealings, hiding drugs for crooked policemen, and the only thing keeping her from leaving is her little brother. One day, Mathilda’s family is slaughtered, and she, by chance, survives as she was at the market at the time. She chooses to hide in the apartment of the killer, Leon.

Genre:
Action, Crime, Drama
Category:
1900s
Country:
France, United States
IMDB:
8.5 - tt0110413
Duration:
Content Rating:
R
Director:
Luc Besson
Stars:
Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Natalie Portman