The Hit(1984)
Even bad guys have bad days.
The Hit Synopsis
Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong.
The Hit (1984) is a drama, thriller and crime film directed by Stephen Frears, released on September 7, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars John Hurt, Terence Stamp, Tim Roth and Laura del Sol. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 242 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Writers:
- Peter Prince
- Producers:
- Joyce Herlihy, Jeremy Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Molloy
- Composer:
- Paco de Lucía
- Production:
- Recorded Picture Company, Central, Zenith Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $876,775
- Status:
- Released
The Hit (1984) Trailer
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The Hit Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hurt
as Braddock
Terence Stamp
as Willie Parker
Tim Roth
as Myron
Laura del Sol
as Maggie
Bill Hunter
as Harry
Fernando Rey
as Policeman
Jim Broadbent
as Barrister
- Lennie Peters
Lennie Peters
as Mr. Corrigan
- Bernie Searle
Bernie Searle
as Hopwood
- Brian Royal
Brian Royal
as Fellows
Albie Woodington
as Riordan
Willoughby Gray
as Judge
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Frears, written by Peter Prince, produced by Joyce Herlihy and Jeremy Thomas.
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The Hit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 242 ratings.
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The Hit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hit online?
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The Hit (1984) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Best of British Tv Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hit?
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The main cast of The Hit (1984) includes John Hurt, Terence Stamp, Tim Roth, Laura del Sol and Bill Hunter. The film was directed by Stephen Frears. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hit released?
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The Hit was released on September 7, 1984 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Hit worth watching?
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The Hit (1984) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 242 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hit?
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Yes. The official The Hit trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.