Léon: The Professional, titled Leon in the UK and Australia, is a 1994 English-language French action-thriller film written and directed by Luc Besson. It stars Jean Reno, Gary Oldman and features the film debut of Natalie Portman. The plot follows Léon, a professional hitman, who reluctantly takes in 12-year-old Mathilda after her family is murdered by corrupt Drug Enforcement Administration agent Norman Stansfield. Léon and Mathilda form an unusual relationship, as she becomes his protégée and learns the hitman's trade.
| Director | Luc Besson |
| Produced by | Patrice Ledoux |
| Writer(s) | Luc Besson |
| Starring | Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman, Danny Aiello |
| Music | Éric Serra |
| Cinematography | Thierry Arbogast |
| Edited by | Sylvie Landra |
| Production, company | Les Films du Dauphin |
| Distributed by | Gaumont Buena Vista International |
| Released | September 14, 1994 (France) |
| Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $16 million |
| Box office | $46.1 million |
| Netflix ID | 7880857 |
About Leon: The Professional
Léon is a professional assassin who murders Mathilda's whole family and kidnaps her. However, they soon form an unusual bond and Léon teaches Mathilda the way of an assassin.
Achievement of Leon: The Professional
Luc Besson wrote and directed the film. The film marks Natalie Portman's film debut.
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Latest information about Leon: The Professional updated on July 28 2021.
