I Hired a Contract Killer
Synopsis
After losing his job and realizing that he is alone in the world, a businessman opts to voluntarily end his life. Lacking courage, he hires a contract killer to do the job. Then, while awaiting his demise, he meets a woman and promptly falls in love.
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I hired a contract killer
Type: Clip • Published 2012-12-17
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Jean-Pierre Léaud
Henri
Margi Clarke
Margaret
Kenneth Colley
The Killer
T.R. Bowen
Departmen Head
Imogen Claire
Secretary
Angela Walsh
Landlady
Cyril Epstein
Cab Driver
Nicky Tesco
Pete
Charles Cork
Al
Michael O'Hagan
Killer's Boss
Tex Axile
Bartender
Walter Sparrow
Receptionist
Tony Rohr
Frank
Joe Strummer
Guitarist
Peter Graves
Jeweller
Serge Reggiani
Vic
Ette Elliot
Daughter
Aki Kaurismäki
Sunglasses Seller (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Title
- I Hired a Contract Killer
- Country of Origin
- Finland, France, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Villealfa Filmproductions, Finnkino, Esselte Video, Megamania, Pyramide Productions, Pandora Film, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki, Peter von Bagh
Timo Salminen
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Screenplay
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Aki Kaurismäki
Editor
John Ebden
Production Design
Simon Murray
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is I Hired a Contract Killer about?
After losing his job and realizing that he is alone in the world, a businessman opts to voluntarily end his life. Lacking courage, he hires a contract killer to do the job. Then, while awaiting his demise, he meets a woman and promptly falls in love.
Who directed I Hired a Contract Killer?
I Hired a Contract Killer was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in I Hired a Contract Killer?
The principal cast of I Hired a Contract Killer includes Jean-Pierre Léaud, Margi Clarke, Kenneth Colley, T.R. Bowen, Imogen Claire.
When was I Hired a Contract Killer released and how long is it?
I Hired a Contract Killer was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Hired a Contract Killer?
I Hired a Contract Killer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).