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I Hired a Contract Killer

Film · 1990

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Aki Kaurismäkidirector · writer · editor · producer
  2. Peter von Baghwriter
  3. Timo Salminencinematographer
  4. David P. Kellyproducer
  5. Martin Bruce-Claytonproducer
  6. John Ebdenproduction designer

On screen

  1. Margi Clarkelead actor
  2. T.R. Bowenlead actor
  3. Kenneth Colleylead actor
  4. Jean-Pierre Léaudlead actor
  5. Cyril Epsteinsupporting actor
  6. Tex Axilesupporting actor
  7. Nicky Tescosupporting actor
  8. Angela Walshsupporting actor
  9. Charles Corksupporting actor
  10. Imogen Clairesupporting actor
  11. Michael O'Hagansupporting actor
  12. Aki Kaurismäkiguest actor
  13. Ette Elliotguest actor
  14. Minna Virtanenguest actor
  15. Roberto Plaguest actor
  16. Peter Gravesguest actor
  17. Erkki Lahtiguest actor
  18. Joe Strummerguest actor
  19. Serge Reggianiguest actor
  20. Tony Rohrguest actor
  21. Walter Sparrowguest actor
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From the people who made I Hired a Contract Killer

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  5. Calamari Union1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. The Man Without a Past2002 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  7. Shadows in Paradise1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. Fallen Leaves2023 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. La Vie de Bohème1992 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  10. The Other Side of Hope2017 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  11. Le Havre2011 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  12. Leningrad Cowboys Go America1989 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
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  14. Ariel1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. To Each His Own Cinema2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Jauja2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Waking Ned1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. The Pope Must Die1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  14. Distant Voices, Still LivesAngela Walsh1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Sherlock HolmesT.R. Bowen1984 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  16. The Death of Louis XIVJean-Pierre Léaud2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Strike It RichMargi Clarke1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  54. Performance.Kenneth Colley1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. The Long Good FridayCharles CorkTony Rohr1980 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
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