Léon: The Professional

1994 • 111 min • R

“If you want the job done right, hire a professional.”

★ 8.3 / 10 (15,920 votes)

Crime Drama Action

Synopsis

Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.

About This Film

Léon: The Professional is a 1994 crime, drama, action film directed by Luc Besson. With a runtime of 111 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 8.3 out of 10 based on 15,920 votes on TMDB. The film stars Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, Danny Aiello, Peter Appel among its cast of 55 credited actors.

Cast

Jean Reno

as Léon Montana

Natalie Portman

as Mathilda Lando

Gary Oldman

as Norman Stansfield

Danny Aiello

as Tony

Peter Appel

as Malky

Michael Badalucco

as Mathilda's Father

Ellen Greene

as Mathilda's Mother

Elizabeth Regen

as Mathilda's Sister

Carl J. Matusovich

as Mathilda's Brother

Eric Challier

as Bodyguard Chief

Willi One Blood

as 1st Stansfield Man

Don Creech

as 2nd Stansfield man

Keith A. Glascoe

as 3rd Stansfield man (Benny)

Jernard Burks

as Stansfield man

Matt De Matt

as Stansfield man

Frank Senger

as Fatman

Stuart Rudin

as Leon's Taxi driver

Lucius Wyatt Cherokee

as Tonto

Maïwenn

as Blond Babe

Luc Bernard

as Mickey

Crew