The Hit
“Even bad guys have bad days.”
Synopsis
Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-24
Top Cast
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John Hurt
Braddock
Terence Stamp
Willie Parker
Tim Roth
Myron
Laura del Sol
Maggie
Bill Hunter
Harry
Fernando Rey
Policeman
Jim Broadbent
Barrister
Lennie Peters
Mr. Corrigan
Bernie Searle
Hopwood
Brian Royal
Fellows
Albie Woodington
Riordan
Willoughby Gray
Judge
Manuel de Benito
Juan
Juan Calot
Priest
Enrique San Francisco
Kidnapper
José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'
Kidnapper
Will More
Kidnapper
Camilo Vilanova
Kidnapper
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 30, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$877K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Prince
- Original Score
- Eric Clapton, Paco de Lucía
- Original Title
- The Hit
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $877K
- Production Studios
- Recorded Picture Company, Central, Zenith Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
Peter Prince
Eric Clapton, Paco de Lucía
Mike Molloy
Mick Audsley
Joyce Herlihy, Jeremy Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Joyce Herlihy
Producer
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
Stephen Frears
Director
Peter Prince
Writer
Jeremy Thomas
Producer
Mick Audsley
Editor
Marit Allen
Costume Design
Andrew Sanders
Production Design
Paco de Lucía
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hit
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What is The Hit about?
Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong.
Who directed The Hit?
The Hit was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in The Hit?
The principal cast of The Hit includes John Hurt, Terence Stamp, Tim Roth, Laura del Sol, Bill Hunter.
When was The Hit released and how long is it?
The Hit was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did The Hit make at the box office?
The Hit grossed $877K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Hit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hit was composed by Eric Clapton, Paco de Lucía.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hit?
The Hit holds official age classifications: CA: R; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).