

I Hired a Contract Killer
1990-10-12 · 80 min · ★ 6.9
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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- Directors
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Production companies
- Villealfa Filmproductions, Finnkino, Esselte Video, Megamania, Pyramide Productions, Pandora Film, Channel 4 Television
- Countries
- Finland, France, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jean-Pierre LéaudHenri
Margi ClarkeMargaret
Kenneth ColleyThe Killer
T.R. BowenDepartmen Head
Imogen ClaireSecretary
Angela WalshLandlady
Nicky TescoPete
Charles CorkAl
Michael O'HaganKiller's Boss
Walter SparrowReceptionist
Tony RohrFrank
Joe StrummerGuitarist
Peter GravesJeweller
Serge ReggianiVic
Aki KaurismäkiSunglasses Seller (uncredited)
Minna VirtanenFlower Seller (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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