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La Femme Nikita

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7.1/10 • 2K

1990-02-211h 57m

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She murders. So she can live.

A beautiful felon, sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a policeman, is given a second chance – as a secret political assassin controlled by the government.

Directors
Luc Besson
Writters
Luc Besson
Editors
Olivier Mauffroy

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  1. Anne Parillaud

    Anne Parillaud

    Nikita / Marie Clément

  2. Jean-Hugues Anglade

    Jean-Hugues Anglade

    Marco

  3. Tchéky Karyo

    Tchéky Karyo

    Bob

  4. Jean Reno

    Jean Reno

    Victor, the "cleaner"

  5. Marc Duret

    Marc Duret

    Rico

  6. Jeanne Moreau

    Jeanne Moreau

    Armande

  7. Patrick Fontana

    Patrick Fontana

    Coyotte

  8. Roland Blanche

    Roland Blanche

    Interrogation Cop

  9. Jacques Boudet

    Jacques Boudet

    The Pharmacist

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talisencrw

Jan 19, 2016

9/10

Upon cinematic release, being fascinated with Bridget Fonda, I watched 'Point of No Return', which I enjoyed but had no idea it was based on Besson's film. Badham's work was okay in my books, but nothing spectacular. Over the years I had loved those films of his I had seen ('Leon: The Professional', 'The Fifth Element', 'The Family' and 'Lucy'), and decided I wanted to see his earlier classic. I like the fact that Besson always has some hand in the writing, and the exquisite and graceful small part he wrote for acting legend Jeanne Moreau, virtually a microcosm of everything splendid she had ever brought to the screen. Besson has a very good feel for the genres his films represent--he plays to his strengths, and is not afraid to stick to his guns (for example, I'm glad he chose the ending that he did). The two significant extras on my DVD, remarking on the making of the film, and the sound selections by scorer Eric Serra, were both informative and entertaining, and added significant value. I highly recommend the experience to those who only think of 'The Fifth Element' when they think of Luc's work--you're in for a real treat...

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Status
Released
Original Language
French
Budget
$8,538,703.00
Revenue
$5,000,000.00
Keywords
undercover agentvenice, italyshotgunsecret identityspecial unitromancesecret government organizationhitwomanfemale assassingovernment assassin