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Released in 1994, Léon: The Professional (originally titled The Professional in the US) is a cult classic action-thriller written and directed by Luc Besson. The film is celebrated for its stylish neo-noir aesthetic and its central, albeit controversial, relationship between a reclusive hitman and a young girl.

The story follows (Jean Reno), a solitary, milk-drinking Italian-American hitman living in New York City. His regimented life is disrupted when he reluctantly shelters his 12-year-old neighbor, Mathilda Lando (Natalie Portman), whose family is murdered by corrupt DEA agents. Seeking revenge for her younger brother, Mathilda convinces Léon to teach her his "cleaning" trade. The Three Iconic Leads LГ©on

Playing the psychotic, pill-popping antagonist Norman Stansfield, Oldman delivered a famously over-the-top performance. Many of his most iconic moments, including the shouted "EVERYONE!" line, were improvised to amuse the director. Production & Controversy Released in 1994, Léon: The Professional (originally titled