Who is Léon in Leon?

Jean Reno plays Léon in the film.

Leon

Name: Leon
Genre: Action/Adventure,Suspense/Thriller
Released: 1994-09-14
Duration: 106
Rating: 95

Mathilda (Natalie Portman) is only 12 years old, but is already familiar with the dark side of life: her abusive father stores drugs for corrupt police officers, and her mother neglects her. Léon (Jean Reno), who lives down the hall, tends to his houseplants and works as a hired hitman for mobster Tony (Danny Aiello). When her family is murdered by crooked DEA agent Stansfield (Gary Oldman), Mathilda joins forces with a reluctant Léon to learn his deadly trade and avenge her family's deaths.

GENRE: Action/Adventure, Suspense/Thriller
RELEASE DATE: Wednesday, Sep 14, 1994

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How long is Leon?: Leon is 1 hr 46 min long.

Who directed Leon?: Luc Besson

Who is Léon in Leon?: Jean Reno plays Léon in the film.

What is Leon about?: Mathilda (Natalie Portman) is only 12 years old, but is already familiar with the dark side of life: her abusive father stores drugs for corrupt police officers, and her mother neglects her. Léon (Jean Reno), who lives down the hall, tends to his houseplants and works as a hired hitman for mobster Tony (Danny Aiello). When her family is murdered by crooked DEA agent Stansfield (Gary Oldman), Mathilda joins forces with a reluctant Léon to learn his deadly trade and avenge her family's deaths.