The Hit
Seen it?1984 | 98 min | Drama, Thriller, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Chopper or Avengement, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$877K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Frears
- John HurtBraddock
- Terence StampWillie Parker
- Tim RothMyron
- Laura del SolMaggie
- Bill HunterHarry
- Fernando ReyPoliceman
- Jim BroadbentBarrister
- Lennie PetersMr. Corrigan
- Bernie SearleHopwood
- Brian RoyalFellows