I Hired a Contract Killer

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

Written by Aki Kaurismäki, Peter von Bagh, Aki Kaurismäki

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

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Henri

Margi Clarke

Margaret

Kenneth Colley

The Killer

T.R. Bowen

Departmen Head

Imogen Claire

Secretary

Angela Walsh

Landlady

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Cyril Epstein

Cab Driver

Nicky Tesco

Pete

Charles Cork

Al

Michael O'Hagan

Killer's Boss

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Tex Axile

Bartender

Walter Sparrow

Receptionist