The Hitman
“He's so far undercover he may never get back.”
Synopsis
After surviving an attempt on his life by his former partner, officer Cliff Garrett (Norris) exacts revenge on those who wronged him by going undercover as a hit man. He works to gain the reputation and trust needed in order to be accepted by the burgeoning Seattle-area criminal underworld, but it is all done in order to take it down from within.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Hitman Official Trailer - Chuck Norris Movie (1991) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-04
Top Cast
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Chuck Norris
Garret / Grogan
Alberta Watson
Christine De Vera
Michael Parks
Ronny 'Del' Delaney
Al Waxman
Marco Luganni
Salim Grant
Tim Murphy
Ken Pogue
Chambers
Marcel Sabourin
Andre Lacombe
Bruno Gerussi
Nino
Frank Ferrucci
Shahad
James Purcell
Sal
Candus Churchill
Kate
A.C. Peterson
Lemke
Paris Mileos
Scolari
Alex Bruhanski
Scarlini
Stephen Dimopoulos
Galione
Anthony Stamboulieh
Rigoletti
Michael Benyaer
Hassan
Gerry Bean
Fierro
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Norris
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Geoffrion, Don Carmody
- Original Score
- Joel Derouin
- Original Title
- The Hitman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.7M
- Production Studios
- Twilight Motion Picture Seven Ltd. Partnership, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Norris
Robert Geoffrion, Don Carmody
Joel Derouin
João Fernandes, David Geddes
Jacqueline Carmody
André Link, Harry Alan Towers, Don Carmody
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Norris
Director
Robert Geoffrion
Writer
Don Carmody
Producer
Douglas Higgins
Production Design
Don Carmody
Writer
Jacqueline Carmody
Editor
Joel Derouin
Original Music Composer
João Fernandes
Director of Photography
Mary E. McLeod
Costume Design
Dean Raphael Ferrandini
Stunt Coordinator
Bill Ferguson
Stunt Coordinator
Curt Bonn
Stunt Coordinator
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hitman
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What is The Hitman about?
After surviving an attempt on his life by his former partner, officer Cliff Garrett (Norris) exacts revenge on those who wronged him by going undercover as a hit man. He works to gain the reputation and trust needed in order to be accepted by the burgeoning Seattle-area criminal underworld, but it is all done in order to take it down from within.
Who directed The Hitman?
The Hitman was directed by Aaron Norris.
Who stars in The Hitman?
The principal cast of The Hitman includes Chuck Norris, Alberta Watson, Michael Parks, Al Waxman, Salim Grant.
When was The Hitman released and how long is it?
The Hitman was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Hitman make at the box office?
The Hitman grossed $4.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Hitman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hitman was composed by Joel Derouin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hitman?
The Hitman holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).