Léon - The Professional * Quotes
Release date: 11/18/1994
Runtime: 110 min
"Leon - The Professional" is a 1994 French action thriller directed by Luc Besson. The film is about twelve-year-old Mathilda, played by Natalie Portman, who, after the brutal murder of her family, seeks refuge with her neighbor, professional hitman Leon, played by Jean Reno. Leon takes her under his wing and teaches her the art of killing. Mathilda uses her new knowledge to take revenge on the killers of her family. Over the course of the film, an unusual relationship develops between the two as Mathilda discovers her love for Leon and he becomes increasingly concerned for her.
The film was directed by Thierry Arbogast and produced by Luc Besson and Patrice Ledoux. In addition to Reno and Portman, Gary Oldman also plays an important role as a corrupt DEA agent who goes on Mathilda's trail.
"Leon - The Professional" received positive reviews from critics and viewers alike and is considered a classic of the action genre. The film has been praised for its visual aesthetics, complex characters and compelling plot. In particular, the performance of Jean Reno as Leon and Natalie Portman in her film debut as Mathilda were highly praised.
The film was directed by Thierry Arbogast and produced by Luc Besson and Patrice Ledoux. In addition to Reno and Portman, Gary Oldman also plays an important role as a corrupt DEA agent who goes on Mathilda's trail.
"Leon - The Professional" received positive reviews from critics and viewers alike and is considered a classic of the action genre. The film has been praised for its visual aesthetics, complex characters and compelling plot. In particular, the performance of Jean Reno as Leon and Natalie Portman in her film debut as Mathilda were highly praised.
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Cast (partial)
Jean Reno (Léon), Natalie Portman (Mathilda), Peter Appel (Malky), Gary Oldman (Stansfield), Danny Aiello (Tony) (more...)
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