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Hit!

  • 19731973
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  • 2h 14m
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Hit! (1973)
A Federal Agent, whose daughter dies of a heroin overdose, is determined to destroy the drug ring that supplied her. He recruits various people whose lives have been torn apart by the drug trade and trains them. Then they all leave for France to track down and destroy the ring.
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A Federal Agent, whose daughter dies of a heroin overdose, is determined to destroy the drug ring that supplied her. He recruits various people whose lives have been torn apart by the drug t... Read allA Federal Agent, whose daughter dies of a heroin overdose, is determined to destroy the drug ring that supplied her. He recruits various people whose lives have been torn apart by the drug trade and trains them. Then they all leave for France to track down and destroy the ring.A Federal Agent, whose daughter dies of a heroin overdose, is determined to destroy the drug ring that supplied her. He recruits various people whose lives have been torn apart by the drug trade and trains them. Then they all leave for France to track down and destroy the ring.

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  • Director
    • Sidney J. Furie
  • Writers
    • Alan Trustman
    • David M. Wolf
  • Stars
    • Billy Dee Williams
    • Richard Pryor
    • Paul Hampton
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  • Director
    • Sidney J. Furie
  • Writers
    • Alan Trustman
    • David M. Wolf
  • Stars
    • Billy Dee Williams
    • Richard Pryor
    • Paul Hampton
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    • 19User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
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    Billy Dee Williams
    Billy Dee Williams
    • Nick Allenas Nick Allen
    Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor
    • Mike Willmeras Mike Willmer
    Paul Hampton
    Paul Hampton
    • Barry Strongas Barry Strong
    Gwen Welles
    Gwen Welles
    • Sherry Nielsonas Sherry Nielson
    Warren J. Kemmerling
    Warren J. Kemmerling
    • Dutch Schilleras Dutch Schiller
    • (as Warren Kemmerling)
    Janet Brandt
    Janet Brandt
    • Idaas Ida
    Sid Melton
    Sid Melton
    • Hermanas Herman
    Zooey Hall
    • Carlinas Carlin
    • (as David Hall)
    Todd Martin
    • Crosbyas Crosby
    Norman Burton
    Norman Burton
    • The Directoras The Director
    Jenny Astruc
    • Madame Frelouas Madame Frelou
    Yves Barsacq
    Yves Barsacq
    • Romainas Romain
    Jean-Claude Bercq
    Jean-Claude Bercq
    • Jean-Baptisteas Jean-Baptiste
    Henri Cogan
    • Bornouas Bornou
    Pierre Collet
    • Zeroas Zero
    Robert Lombard
    • Mr. Frelouas Mr. Frelou
    Paul Mercey
    Paul Mercey
    • Jyrasas Jyras
    Malka Ribowska
    Malka Ribowska
    • MadameOrissaas MadameOrissa
    • Director
      • Sidney J. Furie
    • Writers
      • Alan Trustman
      • David M. Wolf
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    A Federal Agent, whose daughter dies of a heroin overdose, is determined to destroy the drug ring that supplied her. He recruits various people whose lives have been torn apart by the drug trade and trains them. Then they all leave for France to track down and destroy the ring. —frankfob2@yahoo.com
    • bare breasts
    • topless female nudity
    • beating
    • nude with a gun
    • revenge
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    • Taglines
      • To pull off a job no one would ever dare, you need a team no one would ever believe.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      One of the earliest films to show product placement of McDonald's food when Billy Dee Williams and Warren J. Kemmerling are in the car and Kemmerling (ever in search of the perfect hamburger) says McDonald's "makes a fucking good hamburger".
    • Goofs
      When the two hit-men chase Billy Dee to a racetrack, they corner him in a trailer home. During a shootout, Billy Dee escapes in a 70s model Ford or Chevrolet van, however the soundtrack of the van's motor is of a Volkswagen vehicle (Beetle or Van) with standard transmission.
    • Quotes

      Esther: You know the government pays me $18,000 to be a computer programmer. I'd trade every single cent... just for one night with you.

      Nick Allen: I can't stay with you. I can't.

      [Nick then kisses Esther]

    • Connections
      Featured in Trailer Trauma V: 70s Action Attack! (2020)

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    7/10
    Better than your average black action flick....
    ...and in fact, Hit! is an ambitious mixture of action and character study. At 134 minutes, one might suspect the director of overweening pride, but in fact there's little in the way of flab here. Billy Dee Williams proves that he should have been a major star and Richard Pryor is, as always, brilliant. Add a terrific supporting cast (Warren Kemmerling, Paul 'They Came From Within' Hampton, Sid Munson), a host of slimy French drug dealers, and a heaping dollop of revenge for a thoroughly satisfying blast of 70s-style crime dramatics.
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    • Jun 21, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1975 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Hit
    • Filming locations
      • Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $80,103
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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