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Action drama

Portrait of a Hitman (1979): Cast

Portrait of a Hitman (1979) movie poster

Portrait of a Hitman is a 1979 action drama directed by Allan A. Buckhantz, starring Jack Palance as Jim Buck, Rod Steiger and Richard Roundtree. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Portrait of a Hitman (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Portrait of a Hitman About?

The premise of Portrait of a Hitman without spoilers.

A seasoned contract killer is hired to eliminate a renowned brain surgeon, only to realize the target is an old friend. As the hitman prepares the job, he discovers both men are competing for the love of the same woman, turning a routine hit into a tangled conflict of loyalty, betrayal and romantic rivalry.

Portrait of a Hitman Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • love
  • hitman
  • assassin
  • assassination
  • gun for hire
  • artist
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Portrait of a Hitman Cast & Characters

Jack Palance leads the cast as Jim Buck, with Rod Steiger as Max Androtti and Richard Roundtree as Coco Morrell. Directed by Allan A. Buckhantz; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Portrait of a Hitman

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Cars

Cars in Portrait of a Hitman

12 cars on screen, including the 1968 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB.

All 12 cars
  • 1968 Chevrolet Caprice in Portrait of a Hitman 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Main role
  • 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB in Portrait of a Hitman 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB Main role
  • 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Portrait of a Hitman 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Important role
  • 1972 Ford Econoline in Portrait of a Hitman 1972 Ford Econoline Important role
Details

Portrait of a Hitman Also Known As

Also known as “Egy bérgyilkos portréja”.

Also known as
  • Egy bérgyilkos portréja

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FAQ

Portrait of a Hitman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Portrait of a Hitman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Portrait of a Hitman?

Portrait of a Hitman runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Portrait of a Hitman released?

Portrait of a Hitman was released on May 11, 1979.

Who directed Portrait of a Hitman?

Portrait of a Hitman was directed by Allan A. Buckhantz.

Who is in the cast of Portrait of a Hitman?

Portrait of a Hitman stars Jack Palance as Jim Buck, Rod Steiger as Max Androtti and Richard Roundtree as Coco Morrell, among 20 credited actors.

Does Portrait of a Hitman have a post-credit scene?

No. Portrait of a Hitman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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