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I Hired a Contract Killer
Film / 1990

I Hired a Contract Killer

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
ComedyCrimeDramaRomance

★ 6.9/10Audience rating

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.

The story

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.

Cast

Jean-Pierre LéaudHenri Margi ClarkeMargaret Kenneth ColleyThe Killer T.R. BowenDepartmen Head Imogen ClaireSecretary Angela WalshLandlady Cyril EpsteinCab Driver Nicky TescoPete Charles CorkAl Michael O'HaganKiller's Boss Tex AxileBartender Walter SparrowReceptionist
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Tony RohrFrank Joe StrummerGuitarist Peter GravesJeweller Serge ReggianiVic Ette ElliotDaughter Aki KaurismäkiSunglasses Seller (uncredited) Erkki LahtiMan at the Hotel Albania's Window (uncredited) Minna VirtanenFlower Seller (uncredited) Roberto PlaBongo Man (uncredited)

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