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Nikita

"She murders. So she can live."

February 21, 1990 1h 57m 7.1/10 (2,087 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Nikita is a action/thriller film. directed by Luc Besson.

Starring Anne Parillaud, Jean-Hugues Anglade, and Tchéky Karyo

Synopsis

A beautiful felon, sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a policeman, is given a second chance – as a secret political assassin controlled by the government.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 21, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 57m 117 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (2,087 votes)
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Budget $8.5M Production budget
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Box Office $5M 0.6x return
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Budget
$8,538,703
Revenue
$5,000,000

Production Companies

  • Gaumont
  • Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
  • Les Films du Loup
  • Tiger Cinematografica

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nikita about?

A beautiful felon, sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a policeman, is given a second chance – as a secret political assassin controlled by the government.

Who directed Nikita?

Nikita was directed by Luc Besson.

How long is Nikita?

Nikita has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).

When was Nikita released?

Nikita was released on February 21, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Nikita?

The main cast of Nikita includes Anne Parillaud, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Tchéky Karyo, Juan Moreno, Marc Duret.

Is Nikita worth watching?

Nikita has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,087 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.