Boots and the Preacher vs Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 4.5/10 for Boots and the Preacher). Boots and the Preacher is the shorter watch at 1h 20m compared with 1h 51m. Boots and the Preacher is the older of the two (1972 against 1994). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Boots and the Preacher
Léon: The Professional| Boots and the Preacher | Léon: The Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 4.5/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 1972 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 20m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | France |
| Director | J.G. Patterson Jr. | Luc Besson |
| Main cast | Jim Arp, Barbara Willis, Darlene Parker, Bob Reed, Reb Wiesener | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello |
Synopsis
Boots and the Preacher
When a small town radio DJ is murdered during her show, it's up to the Chief of Police to sort through the many suspects.
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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