Hit List
“They attacked the wrong woman... They kidnapped the wrong child... And they made the wrong man their target.”
Synopsis
A family man and a mob witness hunt for a hit-man who has mistakenly kidnapped the family man's son.
Top Cast
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Jan-Michael Vincent
Jack Collins
Leo Rossi
Frank DeSalvo
Lance Henriksen
Chris Caleek
Charles Napier
Tom Mitchum
Rip Torn
Vic Luca
Harold Sylvester
Brian Armstrong
Jere Burns
Jared Riley
Harriet Hall
Sandy Collins
Ken Lerner
Gravenstein
Jack Andreozzi
Abe Fasio
Nick Barbaro
Mario
Lou Bonacki
Johnson
Barry Brenner
Doctor
Geoff Brewer
Brock
Richard E. Butler
Wink
Christopher Carroll
Priest
Robert A. Ferretti
Vincent Carelli
John F. Goff
Prosecutor
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Lustig
- Screenplay & Story
- John F. Goff, Peter Brosnan
- Original Score
- Garry Schyman
- Original Title
- Hit List
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- CineTel Films, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Lustig
John F. Goff, Peter Brosnan, Aubrey K. Rattan, Josh Becker, Scott Spiegel
Garry Schyman
James Lemmo
David Kern
Paul Hertzberg, Lisa M. Hansen
Department Leadership Roster
William Lustig
Director
Paul Hertzberg
Producer
John F. Goff
Screenplay
Peter Brosnan
Screenplay
Josh Becker
Writer
Scott Spiegel
Writer
David Kern
Editor
James Lemmo
Director of Photography
Garry Schyman
Original Music Composer
Pamela Marcotte
Production 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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hit List.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hit List
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hit List about?
A family man and a mob witness hunt for a hit-man who has mistakenly kidnapped the family man's son.
Who directed Hit List?
Hit List was directed by William Lustig.
Who stars in Hit List?
The principal cast of Hit List includes Jan-Michael Vincent, Leo Rossi, Lance Henriksen, Charles Napier, Rip Torn.
When was Hit List released and how long is it?
Hit List was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Hit List?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hit List was composed by Garry Schyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hit List?
Hit List holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).