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Hit List

  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Jan-Michael Vincent in Hit List (1989)
ActionThriller

A family man and a mob witness hunt for a hit-man who has mistakenly kidnapped the family man's son.A family man and a mob witness hunt for a hit-man who has mistakenly kidnapped the family man's son.A family man and a mob witness hunt for a hit-man who has mistakenly kidnapped the family man's son.

  • Director
    • William Lustig
  • Writers
    • Aubrey K. Rattan
    • John F. Goff
    • Peter Brosnan
  • Stars
    • Jan-Michael Vincent
    • Leo Rossi
    • Lance Henriksen
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    730
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Lustig
    • Writers
      • Aubrey K. Rattan
      • John F. Goff
      • Peter Brosnan
    • Stars
      • Jan-Michael Vincent
      • Leo Rossi
      • Lance Henriksen
    • 16User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jan-Michael Vincent
    Jan-Michael Vincent
    • Jack Collins
    Leo Rossi
    Leo Rossi
    • Frank DeSalvo
    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Chris Caleek
    Charles Napier
    Charles Napier
    • Tom Mitchum
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Vic Luca
    Harold Sylvester
    Harold Sylvester
    • Brian Armstrong
    Jere Burns
    Jere Burns
    • Jared Riley
    Harriet Hall
    • Sandy Collins
    Ken Lerner
    Ken Lerner
    • Gravenstein
    Jack Andreozzi
    Jack Andreozzi
    • Abe Fasio
    Nick Barbaro
    • Mario
    Lou Bonacki
    • Johnson
    Barry Brenner
    Barry Brenner
    • Doctor
    Geoff Brewer
    • Brock
    Richard E. Butler
    • Wink
    Christopher Carroll
    • Priest
    Robert A. Ferretti
    Robert A. Ferretti
    • Vincent Carelli
    John F. Goff
    John F. Goff
    • Prosecutor
    • Director
      • William Lustig
    • Writers
      • Aubrey K. Rattan
      • John F. Goff
      • Peter Brosnan
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    • Trivia
      For several days, William Lustig directed the film from his limo, complaining about cold weather.
    • Goofs
      Mobster Luca taunts Agent Mitchum at the curb of the Gran Jury steps; in frustration Mitchum shoots Luca in the chest. The bullets slam Luca's body against the white limousine. The sliding actor's back slowly reveals a large rectangular dye pack trailing beside his left arm.
    • Quotes

      Jack Collins: [about Caleek] That's the guy that killed Brian? That's the guy that's got my son?

      Frank DeSalvo: Hey, Collins, that guy is so twisted when he dies you'll have to screw him in the ground. He's killed so many people he owns his own cemetery.

      Jack Collins: Let's take him!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Urban Legend (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Bad News
      Written by Robby Weaver and Rusty Weaver
      (C) Burtus Publishing (EMI)

    User reviews16

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    Fun Action Film

    Hit List is an action film that has enough suspense and predictability to keep you on the edge of your seat and cheering at the same time. The story is about a mistaken identity murder and kidnapping that turns Jan-Michael Vincent from caring father, to an unstoppable killing machine. Like all action movies, there are points that are totally ridiculous, but the movie as a whole was adventurous and fun. Action film fanatics are sure to enjoy.
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    • Aug 30, 2003
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hell to Pay
    • Filming locations
      • Evergreen Cemetery - 204 North Evergreen Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA(Opening cemetery sceen)
    • Production companies
      • Cinetel Films
      • Hit List Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,564
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,195
      • Mar 5, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,564
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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