Direct Hit (1994)

Veteran hit-man Hatch wants to retire, but they have one, final, important job for him. Even though he's cold-blooded, he realizes he feels compassion for Savannah and tries to figure out a... See full summary »

Directors:

Joseph Merhi, Paul G. Volk

Writer:

Joe Hart (as Jacobsen Hart)

Stars:

William Forsythe, Jo Champa, Richard Norton

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
William Forsythe	...	Hatch
Jo Champa	...	Savannah
Richard Norton	...	Rogers
John Aprea	...	Terry Daniels
George Segal	...	James Tronson
Juliet Landau	...	Shelly
Steve Garvey	...	Reporter
Marc Fiorini	...	Sergeant
Eddi Wilde	...	Deets
Gary Roberts	...	Mr. Phelps
Gabrielle Lauren Michel	...	Annie
Mel Novak	...	Kovar
Sam Shamshak	...	Dad
Peter Marx	...	Louie (as Peter Slutsker)
David St. James	...	Technician

Storyline

Veteran hit-man Hatch wants to retire, but they have one, final, important job for him. Even though he's cold-blooded, he realizes he feels compassion for Savannah and tries to figure out a way to mislead his boss James Tronson into believing he has fulfilled the contract.

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Plot Keywords:

hitman | independent film | 

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Genres:

Action | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 December 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bersagli mobili

Filming Locations:

14255 Kittridge St, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

PM Entertainment Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Alternate Versions

German Video-Version (18) was cut to reduce violence. TV-Version is also cut

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Connections

Referenced in The Larry Sanders Show: Performance Artist (1993)

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Soundtracks

For You Child
by Snake Rock

User Reviews

HE AVOIDS BULLETS, BUT NOT THIS LADY.

Most of what comes about during this action melodrama is precisely what must be expected, given the rather ordinary pedigrees of those responsible, in a narrative of John Hatch (William Forsythe), an assassin for the CIA whose activities unaccountably seem to be confined to stateside assignments. Presumably recognizing after a lengthy career that his original aspirations for patriotic service have been mislayed due to the callous aspects of his occupation, Hatch has determined that he will retire from the life of a "hit man". Compelled by CIA chieftain James Tronson (George Segal) to implement one last murder more than he desires, Hatch stalks his designated target: Savannah (Jo Champa) who purportedly is blackmailing a public figure, a former CIA director who is campaigning for a position of U.S. Senator. Having had the precepts he once believed in buried by the nature of his activities Hatch decides, in an attempt to partially redeem himself, not to complete his obligation but instead protects Savannah from the Agency after discovering that she is a victim of governmental deception and not an extortioner. Forsythe, a true original, performs his role as well as he can under the circumstances, and with his wonted low-key manner, here marked with a more than usual emphasis upon throatily aspirating his lines. He can, however, be heard and understood, a condition not consistently achieved in this production wherein the dubbing is often misaligned and the editing is uneven, manifest despite all of the violent proceedings. The script is nearly totally nonsensical as Forsythe, whose physique resembles an outhouse, magically evades hundreds of rounds fired directly at him by CIA operatives and others, while finding the time to demonstrate his need for a new plan of living by bedding rangy and sensuous Savannah in a mild scene (he is thankfully not in the buff) composed more of nuzzling and nibbling than the customary thrashing about - his cinematic force rests in his quietly ominous demeanor, not often tinged with a stripe of vulnerability.