Drug War vs Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.9/10 for Drug War). Drug War is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 1h 51m. Léon: The Professional is the older of the two (1994 against 2012). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Drug War | Léon: The Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Action, Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | France |
| Director | Johnnie To | Luc Besson |
| Main cast | Philip Keung Ho-Man, Lo Hoi-Pang, Li Guangjie, Michelle Ye Xuan, Louis Koo | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello |
Synopsis
Drug War
A drug cartel boss is arrested in a raid and coerced into betraying his former accomplices as part of an undercover operation.
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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