Very early in his career, the Finnish auteur Aki Kaurismäki established an aesthetic for his film...
I Hired a Contract Killer
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.
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I Hired a Contract Killer
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 12, 1990
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
User Score
69%
Original Title
I Hired a Contract Killer
Production Companies
Villealfa Filmproductions, Svenska Filminstitutet, Finnkino, Esselte Video, Megamania, Pyramide Productions, Pandora Film, Channel 4 Television
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Description
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
Crew
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