I Hired a Contract Killer (1990)

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki1h 20mComedy,Crime,Drama,Romance

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.

Rated
+13
Year
1990
Country
FI
Language
English
Release date
12 October 1990
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6.9 (236)
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Jean-Pierre Léaud
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Henri
Margi Clarke
Margi Clarke
Margaret
Kenneth Colley
Kenneth Colley
The Killer
T.R. Bowen
T.R. Bowen
Departmen Head
Imogen Claire
Imogen Claire
Secretary
Angela Walsh
Angela Walsh
Landlady
C
Cyril Epstein
Cab Driver
Nicky Tesco
Nicky Tesco
Pete
Charles Cork
Charles Cork
Al
Michael O'Hagan
Michael O'Hagan
Killer's Boss
T
Tex Axile
Bartender
Walter Sparrow
Walter Sparrow
Receptionist
Tony Rohr
Tony Rohr
Frank
Joe Strummer
Joe Strummer
Guitarist
Peter Graves
Peter Graves
Jeweller
Serge Reggiani
Serge Reggiani
Vic
E
Ette Elliot
Daughter
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Sunglasses Seller (uncredited)
E
Erkki Lahti
Man at the Hotel Albania's Window (uncredited)
Minna Virtanen
Minna Virtanen
Flower Seller (uncredited)
R
Roberto Pla
Bongo Man (uncredited)

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