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Hit List (1989): Cast & Box Office

Hit List (1989) movie poster

Hit List is a 1989 crime thriller directed by William Lustig, starring Lance Henriksen as Chris Caleek, Rip Torn and Charles Napier. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $4,564 worldwide.

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Hit List (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
William Lustig
Genres
Crime , Action , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Cinetel Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hit List About?

The premise of Hit List without spoilers.

When a ruthless hit‑man mistakenly attacks an innocent woman, kidnaps the wrong child and sets his sights on the wrong man, a determined family man teams up with a mob witness. Together they pursue the assassin, desperate to rescue the family man’s son.

Hit List Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • neo noir
  • chase
  • murder
  • tattoo
  • mafia
  • kidnapping
  • police officer
  • police officer killed
  • police officer stabbed
  • police officer stabbed in the neck
  • witness protection
  • los angeles california
+7 more
  • impalement
  • hitman
  • organized crime
  • parking garage
  • father son relationship
  • surprise ending
  • martial arts
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Cast & crew

Hit List Cast & Characters

Lance Henriksen leads the cast as Chris Caleek, with Rip Torn as Vic Luca and Charles Napier as Tom Mitchum. Directed by William Lustig; 32 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Hit List

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From the director

More from William Lustig

More films directed by William Lustig, best-rated first: Maniac Cop, Maniac, Conducting Dario Argento’s ‘Opera’ and Uncle Sam.

Full filmography
Box office

Hit List Box Office

Hit List grossed $4,564 worldwide.

1989 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.6K

US & Canada
$4.6K
Cars

Cars in Hit List

45 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Blazer and the 1975 Ford Granada.

All 45 cars
  • 1973 Chevrolet Blazer in Hit List 1973 Chevrolet Blazer Important role
  • 1975 Ford Granada in Hit List 1975 Ford Granada Important role
  • 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Hit List 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
  • 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu in Hit List 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Minor role
Details

Hit List Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Список приговоренных” and “黑名单”.

Also known as
  • Список приговоренных
  • 黑名单
  • De profesión asesino
  • Mörderischer Irrtum

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FAQ

Hit List FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Hit List, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hit List?

Hit List runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Hit List released?

Hit List was released on March 3, 1989.

Who directed Hit List?

Hit List was directed by William Lustig.

More films by William Lustig

Who is in the cast of Hit List?

Hit List stars Lance Henriksen as Chris Caleek, Rip Torn as Vic Luca and Charles Napier as Tom Mitchum, among 32 credited actors.

How much did Hit List make at the box office?

Hit List grossed $4,564 worldwide.

Does Hit List have a post-credit scene?

No. Hit List has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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