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1994 · 111 min · R

Léon: The Professional

Directed by Luc Besson · Crime, Drama, Action

Léon: The Professional (1994) is a Crime film, directed by Luc Besson set in New York City during the 1990s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of revenge, family & loyalty, and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Éric Serra
Cinematography
Thierry Arbogast
Cast
Jean RenoNatalie PortmanGary OldmanDanny AielloPeter AppelMichael BadaluccoEllen GreeneFrank Senger

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
RevengeFamily & LoyaltyIsolation
Tone
BleakMelancholicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderAntiheroChild Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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