American Me vs Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.4/10 for American Me). Léon: The Professional is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h 5m. American Me is the older of the two (1992 against 1994). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
American Me
Léon: The Professional| American Me | Léon: The Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 1992 | 1994 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | France |
| Director | Edward James Olmos | Luc Besson |
| Main cast | Edward James Olmos, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sal Lopez, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello |
Synopsis
American Me
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
Léon: The Professional
Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.
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