‘Léon: The Professional’ released in France 20 years ago today (Sep 14 1994)


Video: 'Léon: The Professional' trailer

(Wednesday, September 14, 1994)Léon: The Professional, an English-language French thriller film about a professional assassin who rescues a young girl whose family were killed in a police raid, was released today in France.

Directed by Luc Besson, the film starred Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman and Danny Aiello.