I Hired a Contract Killer

I Hired a Contract Killer

6.9IMDb Score
Released:1990-10-12
Duration:80 min
Director:Aki Kaurismäki
Actors:Jean-Pierre Léaud, Margi Clarke, Kenneth Colley, T.R. Bowen, Imogen Claire
Production:Villealfa Filmproductions, Finnkino, Esselte Video, Megamania, Pyramide Productions, Pandora Film, Channel 4 Television

Overview:

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.

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