For Hire(1997)
Every Man Has His Price
For Hire Synopsis
Chicago cabbie Mitch Lawrence is a man whose dreams are starting to fade. His only shining light is his loving and pregnant wife. When one of his clients, author Lou Webber offers him money to eliminate a drug dealer who is stalking him, Mitch refuses. Days later, Mitch is diagnosed with inoperable stomach cancer. He reconsiders Lou's offer, and for the sake of his wife and baby, eliminates the threat. But after that night, everything changes, Mitch's stomach pains disappear. The Drug dealer suddenly resurfaces in a crowd. Then events conspire to drag Mitch deeper into a game that proves that at the right price any man is for hire.
For Hire (1997) is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Jean Pellerin, released on November 11, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Rob Lowe, Joe Mantegna, Bronwen Booth and Steve Adams. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Pellerin
- Writers:
- Leah Kerr
- Producers:
- Julie Allan, Pieter Kroonenburg
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Gravelle
- Composer:
- Alan Reeves
- Status:
- Released
For Hire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rob Lowe
as Mitch Lawrence
Joe Mantegna
as Alan Webber
Bronwen Booth
as Faye Lawrence
Steve Adams
as Tom Kellman
Jack Langedijk
as Vic Mann
Marie-Josée Longchamps
as Snobbish Saleslady
Jean-Louis Roux
as Professor Gerald Lambert
John Dunn-Hill
as Larry Sharp
Charles Edwin Powell
as Joe Watson
Key crew
Directed by Jean Pellerin, written by Leah Kerr, produced by Julie Allan and Pieter Kroonenburg.
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For Hire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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For Hire – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in For Hire?
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The main cast of For Hire (1997) includes Rob Lowe, Joe Mantegna, Bronwen Booth, Steve Adams and Jack Langedijk. The film was directed by Jean Pellerin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For Hire released?
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For Hire was released on November 11, 1997 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is For Hire worth watching?
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For Hire (1997) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.