A weary hitman faces one last deadly assignment after a personal tragedy pulls him back in.
THE HIRED KILLER
Hit-man Clint Harris has one more job to do before he can retire. The corporation which hires him demands that Harris "erase" an ex-employee who has become a snitch for the police. At first Harris refuses but when his own brother is assassinated he accepts the job.
Quick Answer
The Hired Killer is a 1966 Italian crime thriller directed by Franco Prosperi about a veteran hitman forced into one final job after his brother is murdered.
Programmer's Pick
If you like your hitmen brooding, your assignments personal, and your body count European, Franco Prosperi’s The Hired Killer delivers the icy professionalism and family vendetta in spades. Robert Webber gives us a killer who's as tired of his job as he is precise, making this a slick entry in the mid-60s Italian crime wave.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Clint Harris wants out, but a final assignment—and a personal vendetta—pull him back in for one last hit.
A prime example of 1960s Italian crime thrillers, blending European cool with hard-boiled grit.
The hitman’s own brother is assassinated, making this mission more than just business.
Expect assassinations by sniper rifle, gangsters, and all the double-crosses you’d hope for.
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Threat File
A corporation orders a final hit
Assassination contracts and criminal reprisals
Death of targets and collateral damage, including Harris's brother
European criminal underworld
Questions from the Vault
Who directed The Hired Killer? +
The Hired Killer was directed by Franco Prosperi.
How long is The Hired Killer? +
The Hired Killer has a runtime of 100 minutes.
What genre is The Hired Killer? +
The Hired Killer is a crime thriller.
Where can I watch The Hired Killer? +
You can watch The Hired Killer on SassyFlix.
