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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

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. LГ©on

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. The story follows (Jean Reno), a solitary, milk-drinking

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 The Three Iconic Leads In her feature film

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.