Léon: The Professional vs Pay or Die
Léon: The Professional has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 5/10 for Pay or Die). Pay or Die is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 1h 51m. Pay or Die is the older of the two (1979 against 1994). Both are action, crime movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Léon: The Professional
Pay or Die| Léon: The Professional | Pay or Die | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 5.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1979 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 37m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama | Action, Crime |
| Country | France | Philippines |
| Director | Luc Besson | Bobby A. Suarez |
| Main cast | Natalie Portman, Michael Badalucco, Gary Oldman, Jean Reno, Danny Aiello | Marrie Lee, Franco Guerrero, Johnny Wilson, Cynthia Rodrigo |
Synopsis
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.
Pay or Die
An underworld kingpin's daughter is kidnapped by his own men. So, he calls in Cleopatra Wong, a beautiful karate queen. She brings a team with her - a 300+ pound psychic and a female impersonator.
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