Léon: The Professional
1994
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Gaumont
Home video distributors
Touchstone Home Video (Netherlands), Columbia TriStar Home Video (United States), Bear Video (South Korea)
Setting
New York City, New Jersey
Filming locations
New York City, New Jersey, Paris, Chelsea, Hoboken, East Harlem
Trailer
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Festival History
- Jecheon International Music & Film Festival 2025 generic
- Awards of the Japanese Academy 1996 generic
- César Awards 1995 generic
Titles
| Original title | LÉON | |
| Translated title | The Professional | English, Québec |
| Québec French title | Le Professionnel | |
| Alternate title | The Cleaner |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Touchstone Home Video (cat. no. 1113) | 1995, Netherlands, clamshell |
| VHS | Columbia TriStar Home Video (cat. no. 83783) | 1997, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Bear Video (cat. no. 1113) | 1998, South Korea, clamshell |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Léon (Musique Du Film De Luc Besson) - Eric Serra (1994) | 6 releases, 2016-2024: Gaumont, Polydor, Wagram Music, Waxwork Records |
| CD | Léon (Musique Du Film De Luc Besson) - Eric Serra (1994) | 11 releases, 1994-2020: Columbia, Epic, Gaumont, TriStar Music (+1 more) |
| Cassette | Léon (Musique Du Film De Luc Besson) - Eric Serra (1994) | 5 releases, 1994-1995: Columbia |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | Netherlands | 1995 1113 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1997 83783 |
| Home video VHS | South Korea | 1998 1113 |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
