Bad Lieutenant vs Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7/10 for Bad Lieutenant). Bad Lieutenant is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 1h 51m. Bad Lieutenant is the older of the two (1992 against 1994). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Bad Lieutenant
Léon: The Professional| Bad Lieutenant | Léon: The Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 1992 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | France |
| Director | Abel Ferrara | Luc Besson |
| Main cast | Paul Calderon, Harvey Keitel, Brian McElroy, Frankie Acciarito, Peggy Gormley | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello |
Synopsis
Bad Lieutenant
While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.
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.
Where to watch
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