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I Hired a Contract Killer

I Hired a Contract Killer

Aki Kaurismäki

1990

  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance
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.

Cast & crew

  • Aki KaurismäkiDirector
  • Jean-Pierre LéaudHenri
  • Margi ClarkeMargaret
  • Kenneth ColleyThe Killer
  • T.R. BowenDepartmen Head
  • Imogen ClaireSecretary
  • Angela WalshLandlady
  • Cyril EpsteinCab Driver
  • Nicky TescoPete

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