Portrait of a Hitman
“His real art is murder.”
Synopsis
A professional hitman is hired to kill a brain surgeon. However, it turns out that not only are he and the surgeon old friends, but they are both in love with the same woman.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jack Palance
Jim Buck
Rod Steiger
Max Androtti
Bo Svenson
Dr. Bob Michaels
Ann Turkel
Cathey
Richard Roundtree
Coco Morrell
Richard Ahn
Mr. Wong
Herb Jeffries
Charlie Blue
Conrad Bachmann
George
John Dresden
Volsted
Ed Ness
Captain Ed
Garrison True
Joe
Carla Haley
Della
Gloria Lynn Dyer
Nurse Gregg
Monica Peterson
Mrs. Roberts
Robert Starks
Louie
Scotty Sachs
Punk in alley
Michael Rougas
Art critic
Alice Reinheart
Art patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan A. Buckhantz
- Screenplay & Story
- Yabo Yablonsky
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- Portrait of a Hitman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Wildfire Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan A. Buckhantz
Yabo Yablonsky
Laurence Rosenthal
Charles Correll
Michael Ripps
Andrzej Krakowski, James R. Rokos
Department Leadership Roster
Allan A. Buckhantz
Director
Yabo Yablonsky
Writer
Jim Connors
Stunt Coordinator
Andrzej Krakowski
Producer
James R. Rokos
Producer
Charles Correll
Director of Photography
Michael Ripps
Editor
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Portrait of a Hitman.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Portrait of a Hitman.
MovieLens[40K:50K]
k-s
More Like Portrait of a Hitman
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Portrait of a Hitman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Portrait of a Hitman about?
A professional hitman is hired to kill a brain surgeon. However, it turns out that not only are he and the surgeon old friends, but they are both in love with the same woman.
Who directed Portrait of a Hitman?
Portrait of a Hitman was directed by Allan A. Buckhantz.
Who stars in Portrait of a Hitman?
The principal cast of Portrait of a Hitman includes Jack Palance, Rod Steiger, Bo Svenson, Ann Turkel, Richard Roundtree.
When was Portrait of a Hitman released and how long is it?
Portrait of a Hitman was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Portrait of a Hitman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portrait of a Hitman was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.