Crying Freeman vs Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.3/10 for Crying Freeman). Crying Freeman is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 1h 51m. Léon: The Professional is the older of the two (1994 against 1995). Both are action, crime movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Crying Freeman
Léon: The Professional| Crying Freeman | Léon: The Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 1995 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 42m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Action, Crime | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | France |
| Director | Christophe Gans | Luc Besson |
| Main cast | Byron Mann, Mako, Tchéky Karyo, Masaya Katō, Rae Dawn Chong | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello |
Synopsis
Crying Freeman
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
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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