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The Big Hit (1998)
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Affable hit man Melvin Smiley is constantly being scammed by his cutthroat colleagues in the life-ending business. So, when he and his fellow assassins kidnap the daughter of an electronics mogul, it's naturally Melvin who takes the fall when their prime score turns sour. That's because the girl is the goddaughter of the gang's ruthless crime boss. But, even while dodging bullets, Melvin has to keep his real job secret from his unsuspecting fiancée, Pam.
Cast
Mark Wahlbergas Melvin Smiley
Lou Diamond Phillipsas Cisco
Christina Applegateas Pam Shulman
China Chowas Keiko Nishi
Avery Brooksas Paris
Antonio Sabàto Jr.as Vince
Bokeem Woodbineas Crunch
Elliott Gouldas Morton Shulman
Lainie Kazanas Jeanne Shulman
Robin Dunneas Gump
Danny Smithas Video Store Kid
Sab Shimonoas Jiro Nishi
Lela Rochonas Chantel
Matt Birmanas Theater Thug (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | April 24, 1998 |
| Runtime | 91 min (1h 31m) — shorter as the 1998 average of 108 min |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Adventure, Thriller, Drama, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $13,000,000 |
| Box office | $27,007,143 (2.1× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0120609 |
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Questions
How long is The Big Hit?
The Big Hit runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is The Big Hit worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 503 votes, which places it #109 of 124 films released in 1998 in this index (top 13%) and #1743 among 2197 action titles.
Who directed The Big Hit?
The Big Hit was directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung.
Who stars in The Big Hit?
Mark Wahlberg as Melvin Smiley; Lou Diamond Phillips as Cisco; Christina Applegate as Pam Shulman; China Chow as Keiko Nishi; Avery Brooks as Paris; Antonio Sabàto Jr. as Vince.
What is The Big Hit rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Big Hit?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19895.
