For Hire
“Every Man Has His Price”
Synopsis
Chicago cabbie Mitch Lawrence is a man whose dreams are starting to fade. His only shining light is his loving and pregnant wife. When one of his clients, author Lou Webber offers him money to eliminate a drug dealer who is stalking him, Mitch refuses. Days later, Mitch is diagnosed with inoperable stomach cancer. He reconsiders Lou's offer, and for the sake of his wife and baby, eliminates the threat. But after that night, everything changes, Mitch's stomach pains disappear. The Drug dealer suddenly resurfaces in a crowd. Then events conspire to drag Mitch deeper into a game that proves that at the right price any man is for hire.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Pellerin
- Screenplay & Story
- Leah Kerr
- Original Score
- Alan Reeves
- Original Title
- For Hire
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Pellerin
Leah Kerr
Alan Reeves
Barry Gravelle
Glenn Berman
Pieter Kroonenburg, Julie Allan
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Pellerin
Director
Alan Reeves
Original Music Composer
Charles Boulay
Production Design
Pieter Kroonenburg
Producer
Glenn Berman
Editor
Barry Gravelle
Director of Photography
Julie Allan
Producer
Leah Kerr
Writer
Suzana Fischer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About For Hire
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What is For Hire about?
Chicago cabbie Mitch Lawrence is a man whose dreams are starting to fade. His only shining light is his loving and pregnant wife. When one of his clients, author Lou Webber offers him money to eliminate a drug dealer who is stalking him, Mitch refuses. Days later, Mitch is diagnosed with inoperable stomach cancer. He reconsiders Lou's offer, and for the sake of his wife and baby, eliminates the threat. But after that night, everything changes, Mitch's stomach pains disappear. The Drug dealer suddenly resurfaces in a crowd. Then events conspire to drag Mitch deeper into a game that proves that at the right price any man is for hire.
Who directed For Hire?
For Hire was directed by Jean Pellerin.
Who stars in For Hire?
The principal cast of For Hire includes Rob Lowe, Joe Mantegna, Bronwen Booth, Steve Adams, Jack Langedijk.
When was For Hire released and how long is it?
For Hire was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for For Hire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For Hire was composed by Alan Reeves.
What is the age rating and content advisory for For Hire?
For Hire 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.).