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The Big Hit (1998)

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Overview

Director:
Kirk Wong
Writer (WGA):
Ben Ramsey (written by)
Release Date:
24 April 1998 (USA) more view trailer
Tagline:
Hit Happens more
Plot:
Melvin Smiley, a successful young hitman, is living a normal all-day life for his jewish fiancé Pam... more | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Secondary Impact (From Studio Briefing. 18 May 1998)
Impacting The Record Books (From Studio Briefing. 12 May 1998)
User Comments:
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Cast

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for violence, pervasive language and some sexuality.
Runtime:
91 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR | SDDS
Certification:
Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:R (Manitoba) | Germany:16 (cut) | Philippines:R-18 | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Denmark:15 | Finland:K-16 (video premiere) | France:U | Germany:18 | Mexico:C | Netherlands:16 | Norway:18 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Sweden:11 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R (certificate #35552) | Iceland:14 (original rating) | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Hong Kong:III
Filming Locations:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada more
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Trivia:
In the original script, the Video Store Kid was only a voice heard over the phone. He was never seen until the end of the film. However, when Danny Smith was hired, it was decided to insert his scenes into the film and introduce him physically earlier. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the gun shoot out between Melvin and Cisco in Melvin's house, Cisco is seen shooting many bullets at Melvin, when he hits the fridge next to Melvin at first there is 2 bullet holes, Cisco fires 3 shots, then there are 8 bullet holes. Then when you see the fridge again after there are only 2 bullet holes again. more
Quotes:
Melvin Smiley: Technically, you can call me a hitman.
Keiko Nishi: Really? A hitman? Does that pay well?
Melvin Smiley: Oh of course. I make a killing.
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Movie Connections:
References Zombie Island Massacre (1984) more
Soundtrack:
Someone to Call My Own more

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful:-
Hitman with a heart, 18 April 2003
6/10
Author: George Parker from Orange County, CA USA

Wahlberg plays a contract killer who wants no more than to be liked in "The Big Hit"; a solid three star flick which features good action, stunts, pyro, CGI, camera work, etc. Protag Wahlberg juggles two difficult girl friends, a double cross, and a cute kidnapee (Chow) with the demands of his profession in this not-to-be-taken-seriously film with a spritz of romance. A fun and kinetic watch for those into the crime/action/comedy/romance genre mix. (B-)

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