The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
236 audience votes
Key crew
- Aki KaurismäkiDirector
- Aki KaurismäkiScreenplay
Cast
- Jean-Pierre LéaudHenri
- Margi ClarkeMargaret
- Kenneth ColleyThe Killer
- T.R. BowenDepartmen Head
- Imogen ClaireSecretary
- Angela WalshLandlady
- Cyril EpsteinCab Driver
- Nicky TescoPete
- Charles CorkAl
- Michael O'HaganKiller's Boss
- Tex AxileBartender
- Walter SparrowReceptionist
Stills
Themes
london, englandfloristdark comedycontract killerredundancy