Hit Man
“He aims to please.”
Synopsis
Bernie Casey portrays Tyrone and Pamela Grier plays a sultry skin-flick star in this first Americanized remake of the iconic Michael Caine action film Get Carter. From Watts to the West Side, from porno parlors to a high-rise, from motel dives to a crime kingpin’s sprawling pleasure dome, from corner hangouts to a wildlife preserve, Tyrone covers a lot of real estate, busts a lot of heads.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hit Man (1972) Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-24
Top Cast
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Bernie Casey
Tyrone Tackett
Pam Grier
Gozelda
Lisa Moore
Laural Garfoot
Bhetty Waldron
Irvelle Way
Sam Laws
Sherwood Epps
Don Diamond
Nano Zito
Bob Harris
Shag Merriweather
Christopher Joy
Leon
Marilyn Joi
Nita Biggs
John Lupton
TV Commercial Director
Candy All
Rochelle Tackett
Ed Cambridge
Theatis Oliver
Rudy Challenger
Julius Swift
Roger E. Mosley
Baby Huey
Diane Sommerfield
Animal Feeder
Frenchia Guizon
Taxi Driver
Timothy Brown
Mr. Biggs (uncredited)
Carmen Argenziano
Huey's Partner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Armitage
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Lewis, George Armitage
- Original Score
- H.B. Barnum
- Original Title
- Hit Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Penelope Productions Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Armitage
Ted Lewis, George Armitage
H.B. Barnum
Andrew Davis
Morton Tubor
Gene Corman
Department Leadership Roster
George Armitage
Director
George Armitage
Writer
Gene Corman
Producer
Morton Tubor
Editor
H.B. Barnum
Original Music Composer
Andrew Davis
Director of Photography
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hit Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hit Man about?
Bernie Casey portrays Tyrone and Pamela Grier plays a sultry skin-flick star in this first Americanized remake of the iconic Michael Caine action film Get Carter. From Watts to the West Side, from porno parlors to a high-rise, from motel dives to a crime kingpin’s sprawling pleasure dome, from corner hangouts to a wildlife preserve, Tyrone covers a lot of real estate, busts a lot of heads.
Who directed Hit Man?
Hit Man was directed by George Armitage.
Who stars in Hit Man?
The principal cast of Hit Man includes Bernie Casey, Pam Grier, Lisa Moore, Bhetty Waldron, Sam Laws.
When was Hit Man released and how long is it?
Hit Man was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hit Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hit Man was composed by H.B. Barnum.
Is Hit Man based on a book or true story?
Hit Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ted Lewis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hit Man?
Hit Man holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).