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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2020 · 1H 7M

Leon: The Professional - 1994

from Speakeasy Noir Cast · host Resurrection Films

During this episode we discuss the genius of Luc Besson. GaryOldman sniffing unsuspecting humans, lactating milk & Jean Reno's trouser situation.... Léon: The Professional (French: Léon), titled Leon in the UK and Australia (and originally titled The Professional in the US), is a 1994 English-language French action thriller film[5][6][7][8] written and directed by Luc Besson. It stars Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, and Natalie Portman (in her film debut). The plot follows Léon (Reno), a professional hitman, who reluctantly takes in 12-year-old Mathilda (Portman), after her family is murdered by corrupted Drug Enforcement Administration agent Norman Stansfield (Oldman). Léon and Mathilda form an unusual relationship, as she becomes his protégée and learns the hitman's trade. Support us by subscribing and leaving a review! https://anchor.fm/speakeasy-noircast Call us at: ‪(818) 643-1441 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakeasynoircast Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakEasyNoir Website: http://resurrectionfilms.co.uk/home/index.php/speakeasy/

During this episode we discuss the genius of Luc Besson. GaryOldman sniffing unsuspecting humans, lactating milk & Jean Reno's trouser situation.... Léon: The Professional (French: Léon), titled Leon in the UK and Australia (and originally titled The Professional in the US), is a 1994 English-language French action thriller film[5][6][7][8] written and directed by Luc Besson. It stars Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, and Natalie Portman (in her film debut). The plot follows Léon (Reno), a professional hitman, who reluctantly takes in 12-year-old Mathilda (Portman), after her family is murdered by corrupted Drug Enforcement Administration agent Norman Stansfield (Oldman). Léon and Mathilda form an unusual relationship, as she becomes his protégée and learns the hitman's trade. Support us by subscribing and leaving a review! https://anchor.fm/speakeasy-noircast Call us at: ‪(818) 643-1441 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakeasynoircast Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakEasyNoir Website: http://resurrectionfilms.co.uk/home/index.php/speakeasy/

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