Famous Hitmen

From Quentin Tarantino, starring John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis
Rated R

Pulp Fiction is an iconic, darkly comedic crime film from director Quentin Tarantino. Through a series of interwoven narratives, the film follows the lives of two Los Angeles mobsters, Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield, as they carry out a series of hit jobs for their boss, Marsellus Wallace. Also featured are a washed-up boxer, Butch Coolidge, who is paid by Marsellus to lose a fight, and two small-time thieves, Pumpkin and Honey Bunny, who hold up a diner. As the stories unfold, the characters experience moments of violence, humor, and redemption. The film was a commercial and critical success and was awarded the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

From Luc Besson, starring Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman, Danny Aiello
Rated R

Léon: The Professional (1994) is a neo-noir action crime film directed by Luc Besson and starring Jean Reno and Natalie Portman in her feature film debut. The film follows Léon (Reno), a professional hitman, who reluctantly takes in 12-year-old Mathilda (Portman) after her entire family is killed in a drug raid. Mathilda forms an unlikely bond with Léon as she seeks revenge on the drug lord, Stansfield (Gary Oldman), responsible for the murder of her family. Along the way, Mathilda must learn the skills of a professional assassin in order to carry out her revenge and Léon must face his own inner demons as he attempts to protect Mathilda from the violent world she is now a part of.

From Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson
Rated R

No Country for Old Men is a 2007 American crime thriller film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The story follows Texas welder and Vietnam veteran Llewelyn Moss, who discovers a pickup truck surrounded by a sentry of dead men. He takes the loot from the scene and is pursued by an unhinged and relentless assassin, Anton Chigurh, who is determined to get the money back at any cost. Sheriff Ed Tom Bell is hot on their trail, as he attempts to protect Moss and bring Chigurh to justice. In this story of violence and moral dilemmas, the characters must choose between what's right and wrong, and their decisions will ultimately determine their fate.

From Martin McDonagh, starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ciarán Hinds, Elizabeth Berrington
Rated R

In Bruges is a dark comedy starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Ralph Fiennes. It tells the story of two Irish hitmen, Ray and Ken, who, after a job gone wrong, are sent to the picturesque Belgian city of Bruges, to lay low and await further instructions from their boss, Harry. Although initially unimpressed with Bruges, the two eventually settle in, exploring the city and meeting its colorful inhabitants. Ray, however, is haunted by the consequences of his actions and is struggling to come to terms with his guilt. Eventually, these feelings, combined with a chance encounter, lead Ray to an explosive confrontation with Harry.

From John Woo, starring Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee, Sally Yeh, Kong Chu
Rated R

The Killer is an action-packed thriller from director John Woo that follows a professional hitman named Ah Jong (Chow Yun-Fat). After accidentally blinding a beautiful nightclub singer during a shootout, Ah Jong decides to help her out by taking on one last job to pay for her medical bills. However, the task proves to be more complicated than he thought, as it involves a ruthless triad leader and a determined cop (Danny Lee) who is determined to bring him in and make him pay for his crimes. As the story progresses, Ah Jong and the cop are forced to work together in order to survive, while also struggling with their own inner demons. In the end, they both learn the true meaning of loyalty and friendship.

From Fred Zinnemann, starring Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair, Alan Badel
Rated PG

The Day of the Jackal is a 1973 British-American political thriller directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Edward Fox, Michel Lonsdale and Alan Badel. The plot revolves around a professional assassin known only as the Jackal, who is hired to kill French President Charles de Gaulle. He is pursued by a tenacious police commissioner and an elderly inspector, who is determined to find out the identity of the assassin and prevent the assassination. As the Jackal methodically goes about his preparations, the two detectives do everything in their power to stop him. In the end, it is up to the Jackal's skill and the detective's determination to determine who will be successful in the ultimate game of cat-and-mouse.

From Kar-Wai Wong, starring Leon Lai, Michelle Reis, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Charlie Yeung
Rated Not Rated

"Fallen Angels" is a 1995 Hong Kong crime drama film written and directed by Kar-Wai Wong. It follows two characters, Wong Chi-Ming and his hitman sidekick, as they navigate their way through the city of Hong Kong in search of redemption. The film is a mix of genres, blending together elements of crime, romance, and comedy. The story follows Wong Chi-Ming as he attempts to make some extra money by taking on odd jobs. One of his jobs takes him to the home of a reclusive woman, who he subsequently falls in love with. Meanwhile, his hitman sidekick is struggling with his own inner demons as he carries out his job. Both of their stories eventually intersect, leading to a complicated and emotional climax. Throughout the film, Wong's directorial style is apparent, as he masterfully uses lighting, music, and camera angles to create a moody and atmospheric atmosphere. The film is an exploration of love, loss, and redemption, and ultimately shows how our choices can shape our lives.

From Michael Mann, starring Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo
Rated R

Collateral is a 2004 crime thriller directed by Michael Mann and starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. The film follows Cruise's character Vincent, a professional assassin, as he hires a cab driver, Max (played by Foxx), to take him to five stops for assassinations on the same night. However, Max soon finds himself an unwitting pawn in Vincent's deadly game of cat and mouse with the police. The action-packed movie follows Max and Vincent's nightlong journey through Los Angeles, as Max desperately tries to save his own life and Vincent attempts to complete his mission. Along the way, they clash with the LAPD, DEA, and FBI, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. At the climax of the movie, Max must choose between saving himself or helping Vincent to complete his mission. In the end, they both must face the consequences of their choices.

From Directors: Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, starring Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe
Rated R

From Wim Wenders, starring Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain
Rated Not Rated

From Chad Stahelski, starring Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose
Rated R

From Chad Stahelski, starring Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne
Rated R

From Johnnie To, starring Nick Cheung, Anthony Chau-Sang Wong, Francis Ng, Simon Yam
Rated R

From Stephen Frears, starring Freddie Stuart, Ralph Brown, A.J. Clarke, Terence Stamp
Rated R

From Don Siegel, starring Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, John Cassavetes, Clu Gulager
Rated Passed

From Erik Matti, starring Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Joel Torre, Joey Marquez
Rated Not Rated

From Directors: Johnnie To, Ka-Fai Wai, starring Andy Lau, Takashi Sorimachi, Kelly Lin, Simon Yam
Rated R

From Michael Winner, starring Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland
Rated PG

From Renny Harlin, starring Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Yvonne Zima, Craig Bierko
Rated R

From Ariel Vromen, starring Michael Shannon, Chris Evans, James Franco, Winona Ryder
Rated R

From Jaume Collet-Serra, starring Liam Neeson, Ed Harris, Joel Kinnaman, Vincent D'Onofrio
Rated R

From Scott Ryan, starring Scott Ryan, Ben Walker, Massimiliano Andrighetto, Kane Mason
Rated TV-MA

From Directors: Danny Pang, Oxide Chun Pang, starring Pawarith Monkolpisit, Premsinee Ratanasopha, Patharawarin Timkul, Pisek Intrakanchit
Rated R

From Johnnie To, starring Johnny Hallyday, Anthony Chau-Sang Wong, Simon Yam, Suet Lam
Rated Not Rated

From Dru Brown, starring Steve Mouzakis, Leon Cain, Joss McWilliam, Matthew Scully
Rated R