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Leon: The Professional ranks #6 of 25 in the Neo Noir ranking, behind Terriers, ahead of The Killing (Forbrydelsen).
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Who directed the movie Leon: The Professional?
Luc Besson directed this 1994 French action neo-noir film. It was released by Gaumont and became one of Besson's most critically successful international films.
Who plays the main characters in Leon: The Professional?
The film stars Jean Reno as the titular hitman, Léon, and a young Natalie Portman in her feature film debut. The cast also includes Gary Oldman as a corrupt DEA agent.
What is the central plot of Leon: The Professional?
The story follows a professional hitman in New York City who reluctantly shelters a 12-year-old girl. He takes her in after her family is murdered by corrupt government agents.
How many versions of Leon: The Professional exist?
There is the standard theatrical release and an extended version often known as the Version Longue. The extended version includes additional scenes that further explore the relationship between the two main characters.
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