The Big Hit 1998
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Gummy
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SplatAffable 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Melvin Smiley
as Cisco
as Pam Shulman
as Paris
as Crunch
as Vince
as Keiko Nishi
as Jeanne Shulman
as Morton Shulman
as Jiro Nishi
Director:
Writer:
Ben Ramsey
Stars:
Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, Avery Brooks, Bokeem Woodbine, Antonio Sabàto, Jr., China Chow, Lainie Kazan, Elliott Gould, Sab Shimono,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Comedy,Crime,Thriller
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
91 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Big Hit
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
BR
Cast
as Melvin Smiley
as Cisco
as Pam Shulman
as Paris
as Crunch
as Vince
as Keiko Nishi
as Jeanne Shulman
as Morton Shulman
as Jiro Nishi
as Gump
as Chantel
as Video Store Kid
as Lance
as Sergio
as Accountant
as Slave Trader
as Pimp
as Pimp
as Blonde
as Aly - Keiko's Friend
as Sid Mussberger - The Neighbor
as Moe
as Windbush
as Kaya
as Aaron - The Limo Driver
as Boy in Hotel Lobby
as Paris' Son
as Paris' Driver
as Theater Thug (uncredited)
as Bodyguard (uncredited)
as Extra (uncredited)
as Guard (uncredited)
as Bystander (uncredited)
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