Hit!
“To pull off a job no one would ever dare, you need a team no one would ever believe”
Synopsis
A federal agent whose daughter dies of a heroin overdose is determined to destroy the drug ring that supplied her. He recruits various people whose lives have been torn apart by the drug trade and trains them. Then they all leave for France to track down and destroy the ring.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hit! (1973) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-13
Top Cast
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Billy Dee Williams
Nick Allen
Richard Pryor
Mike Willmer
Paul Hampton
Barry Strong
Gwen Welles
Sherry Nielson
Warren J. Kemmerling
Dutch Schiller
Janet Brandt
Ida
Sid Melton
Herman
Zooey Hall
Carlin
Todd Martin
Crosby
Norman Burton
The Director
Jenny Astruc
Mmme. Frelou
Yves Barsacq
Romain
Jean-Claude Bercq
Jean-Baptiste
Henri Cogan
Bornou
Pierre Collet
Zero
Robert Lombard
Mr. Frelou
Paul Mercey
Jyras
Malka Ribowska
MadameOrissa
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 28, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$80K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.05x
-$1.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Trustman, David M. Wolf
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Hit!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $80K
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney J. Furie
Alan Trustman, David M. Wolf
Lalo Schifrin
John A. Alonzo
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Harry Korshak, Gray Frederickson
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Trustman
Writer
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
David M. Wolf
Writer
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Harry Korshak
Producer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Ron Talsky
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hit!.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hit!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hit! about?
A federal agent whose daughter dies of a heroin overdose is determined to destroy the drug ring that supplied her. He recruits various people whose lives have been torn apart by the drug trade and trains them. Then they all leave for France to track down and destroy the ring.
Who directed Hit!?
Hit! was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Who stars in Hit!?
The principal cast of Hit! includes Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, Paul Hampton, Gwen Welles, Warren J. Kemmerling.
When was Hit! released and how long is it?
Hit! was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hit!?
Hit! had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $80K at the worldwide box office (0.05 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Hit!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hit! was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hit!?
Hit! holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).