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.
Reno portrayed Léon as a "man-child"—mentally slow and emotionally stunted—to ensure his relationship with Mathilda was perceived as paternal and non-predatory. 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
In her feature film debut at age 11, Portman beat out roughly 2,000 girls for the role. Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and The Movie Buff have long praised her astonishingly mature performance. Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and The Movie Buff