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Nikita (1990)

“She murders. So she can live.”

7.1/10 · 2,217 votes 1h 57m r ActionThriller

#20 of 69 films from 1990 #521 of 2168 in action

Directed by Luc Besson · Written by Luc Besson

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Overview

A beautiful felon, sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a policeman, is given a second chance – as a secret political assassin controlled by the government.

Cast

Anne Parillaudas Nikita
Jean-Hugues Angladeas Marco
Tchéky Karyoas Bob
Jean Renoas Victor, the Cleaner
Marc Duretas Rico
Jeanne Moreauas Armande
Patrick Fontanaas Coyotte
Roland Blancheas Interrogation Cop
Jacques Boudetas The Pharmacist
Jean Bouiseas The Embassy Attaché
Philippe du Janerandas The Ambassador / Jules, his double
Alain Lathièreas Zap
Laura Chéronas The Punk
Pierre-Alain de Garriguesas Pharmacy Cop

Facts

Release dateFebruary 21, 1990
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) — longer as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Thriller
LanguageFR
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$5,018,604 (0.8× budget)
IMDbtt0100263

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Questions

How long is Nikita?
Nikita runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Nikita worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 2,217 votes, which places it #20 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 72%) and #521 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Nikita?
Nikita was directed by Luc Besson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Léon: The Professional (1994), Dogman (2023), The Fifth Element (1997).
Who stars in Nikita?
Anne Parillaud as Nikita; Jean-Hugues Anglade as Marco; Tchéky Karyo as Bob; Jean Reno as Victor, the Cleaner; Marc Duret as Rico; Jeanne Moreau as Armande.
What is Nikita rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Nikita?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5409.

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