


Film · Released
The Big Hit
“Nothing's more dangerous than some nice guys... with a little time to kill.”
The Big Hit at a glance
The Big Hit is a 1998 action and comedy film, running 1h 31m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1998-04-24
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Genres
- Action, Comedy, Crime
- Director
- Kirk Wong Chi-Keung
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.0 / 10 · 504 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmAffable 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
14 names
Mark WahlbergMelvin Smiley
Lou Diamond PhillipsCisco
Christina ApplegatePam Shulman
Avery BrooksParis
Bokeem WoodbineCrunch
Antonio Sabàto Jr.Vince
China ChowKeiko Nishi
Lainie KazanJeanne Shulman
Elliott GouldMorton Shulman
Sab ShimonoJiro Nishi
Robin DunneGump
Lela RochonChantel
Danny SmithVideo Store Kid
Joshua PeaceLanceQuestions about The Big Hit
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Big Hit in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Big Hit is listed on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Big Hit suitable for children?
The Big Hit is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Big Hit about?
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…
How long is The Big Hit?
The Big Hit runs for 1h 31m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Big Hit trailer?
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