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I Hired a Contract Killer

1519901h 20mAki Kaurismäki
IMDb 7.2

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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.

ComedyCrimeDramaRomance
London, EnglandFloristDark ComedyContract KillerRedundancy

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What is I Hired a Contract Killer (1990) about?

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.

Who stars in I Hired a Contract Killer?

I Hired a Contract Killer stars Jean-Pierre Léaud (Henri), Margi Clarke (Margaret), Kenneth Colley (The Killer), T.R. Bowen (Departmen Head), Imogen Claire (Secretary). The film was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.

How long is I Hired a Contract Killer?

I Hired a Contract Killer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated 15.

Is I Hired a Contract Killer worth watching?

I Hired a Contract Killer holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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