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Portrait of a Hitman

19791h 26mAllan A. Buckhantz
IMDb 4.3

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"His real art is murder."

A professional hitman is hired to kill a brain surgeon. However, it turns out that not only are he and the surgeon old friends, but they are both in love with the same woman.

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What is Portrait of a Hitman (1979) about?

A professional hitman is hired to kill a brain surgeon. However, it turns out that not only are he and the surgeon old friends, but they are both in love with the same woman.

Who stars in Portrait of a Hitman?

Portrait of a Hitman stars Jack Palance (Jim Buck), Rod Steiger (Max Androtti), Bo Svenson (Dr. Bob Michaels), Ann Turkel (Cathey), Richard Roundtree (Coco Morrell). The film was directed by Allan A. Buckhantz.

How long is Portrait of a Hitman?

Portrait of a Hitman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

Is Portrait of a Hitman worth watching?

Portrait of a Hitman holds an IMDb rating of 4.3/10. Fans of Drama, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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