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L'arme secrète

Original title: The Hitman
  • 1991
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
4.7K
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Chuck Norris in L'arme secrète (1991)
A Cop goes undercover as a Hitman to bring down a criminal organization.
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A Cop goes undercover as a Hitman to bring down a criminal organization.A Cop goes undercover as a Hitman to bring down a criminal organization.A Cop goes undercover as a Hitman to bring down a criminal organization.

  • Director
    • Aaron Norris
  • Writers
    • Robert Geoffrion
    • Don Carmody
    • Galen Thompson
  • Stars
    • Chuck Norris
    • Michael Parks
    • Al Waxman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    4.7K
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    • Director
      • Aaron Norris
    • Writers
      • Robert Geoffrion
      • Don Carmody
      • Galen Thompson
    • Stars
      • Chuck Norris
      • Michael Parks
      • Al Waxman
    • 55User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Chuck Norris
    Chuck Norris
    • Cliff Garrett…
    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Ronny 'Del' Delaney
    Al Waxman
    Al Waxman
    • Marco Luganni
    Alberta Watson
    Alberta Watson
    • Christine De Vera
    Salim Grant
    • Tim Murphy
    Ken Pogue
    Ken Pogue
    • Chambers
    Marcel Sabourin
    Marcel Sabourin
    • Andre Lacombe
    Bruno Gerussi
    • Nino
    Frank Ferrucci
    Frank Ferrucci
    • Shahad
    James Purcell
    • Sal
    Candus Churchill
    Candus Churchill
    • Kate
    A.C. Peterson
    A.C. Peterson
    • Lemke
    • (as Alan Peterson)
    Paris Mileos
    • Scolari
    Alex Bruhanski
    Alex Bruhanski
    • Scarlini
    Stephen Dimopoulos
    Stephen Dimopoulos
    • Galione
    Anthony Stamboulieh
    • Rigoletti
    • (as Anthony Stambouliem)
    Michael Benyaer
    Michael Benyaer
    • Hassan
    • (as Michael B. Enyaer)
    Gerry Bean
    Gerry Bean
    • Fierro
    • Director
      • Aaron Norris
    • Writers
      • Robert Geoffrion
      • Don Carmody
      • Galen Thompson
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    User reviews55

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    8grzhorse

    One of the best chuck norris movies

    I am a big fan of chuck norris and i find this movie very interesting. I liked a lot the plot and also the suspense that was in the film. I think this kind of movies fit well for Chuck.
    6impossibledreamers

    Not a great action flick, but there is a nice twist...

    Chuck's character in this go-round is an undercover cop who was supposed to have been killed by his corrupt ex-partner (Michael Parks).

    But, his cover (a hitter for the Italian mob in Seattle) is so deep he actively is whacking French-Canadian thugs and a new Iranian threat while trying to put away the people he works for.

    The twist is that Chuck's near-death experience gives his character an odd perspective on death. He's actually become less serious, more sensitive than his life as a cop. The few funny moments may not make up for it not being a great film but they're there.

    Example - Chuck arrives in Vancouver to discuss a potential truce. After having his handgun taken from him, Chuck knocks a thug on his ass and the guy is looking down a double-barrel, over-and-under shotgun. Chuck quips, "You missed one."
    7ghostman16

    chuck vs the mafia

    Chuck Norris has made some good films (invasion USA)and some bad films (force of one)most of his films are good on action and The Hit-man is no exception.chuck plays cliff garret a cop who goes undercover as a hit-man for the mafia and takes on the Persian mob.whilst undercover cliff becomes friends with a young black kid who is getting bullied by a gang of kids so cliff takes him under his wing and teaches him self defence.what The Hit-man lacks in story it makes up in action. the only sidekick chuck has in this film is his unique sawn off shotgun and an incredible martial arts skill.Hit-man is quite a rare film so when i saw it was on telly i quickly recorded it on video and i am glad i did. chuck does an okay performance probably the best we can get from him and the actor and actress in the film are okay to. to end the review i will just say the Hit-man is not the best film ever but it is certainly fun to watch 7 out of 10.
    Hypercampe

    Fantastic!

    Now this on has got it right! Everything in it is cool, starting with Chuck's mullet.

    Like in many of his films, Chuck goes around killing people, in this case a bunch of shady maffiosi and a crew of Muslims.

    I do not see this film being broadcast in Muslim countries as it contains quite a few very funny islamophobic jokes.

    One thing that I love with Chuck Norris films is that you know he is going to go around and have a nice time killing people. The fact that it is so predictable gives it all its charm, though it does take away all the suspense. But suspense sucks anyway, we just want explosions and naked chicks! This is a film that you watch for a good laugh and to learn a few good one-liners that you might toss out in a intellectual conversation at your girlfriend's family dinner party.
    7disdressed12

    Chuck Norris as a Hit-man for the Mafia(undercover,at least)

    this is the story of a cop who has been undercover for 2 years,posing as a hit-man.Chuck Norris plays CliffGarret/Danny Grogan in the title role. Garret is his really name,while Grogan is his undercover identity.this movie is much darker than most Norris films.Chuck gets to focus more on his dramatic acting ability than martial arts(though there is a bit of that)and handles himself quite nicely.he is very credible in his portrayal of the icy killer.the score for the film is very appropriate and adds to the atmosphere.there are great performances all around,including Al Waxman as the head of one of the criminal factions and Grogan's boss,Bruno Gerusi as one of his underlings,and Michael Parks who plays Ronald "Del" Delany,a bitter enemy of Norris's character.Ken Pogue plays Detective chambers,Garret's Boss.the production values are very decent for this film.Most of the dialogue is well written.there is of course lots of violence in this one,as in most of Chuck's films.overall a very well made,entertaining film.a strong 7/10

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    • Trivia
      Originally envisioned as a vehicle for Charles Bronson by its writers, but offered to Chuck Norris by Cannon -- who had a relationship with the star.
    • Goofs
      When the woman gets shot in her car through the driver's window, the window breaks before the bad guy pulls the trigger.
    • Quotes

      Chris Garret: Running from your fear is more painful than facing it.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sidekicks (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      On The Road Again
      Written by Floyd Jones and Alan Wilson

      Performed by Andy Prieboy

      Courtesy of Dr. Dream Records, Inc.

      from the album "...Upon my Wicked Son"

      Used by arrangement with Frederick Music Company and EMI Unart Catalog Inc.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 25, 1991 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • French
      • Persian
    • Also known as
      • The Hitman
    • Filming locations
      • Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Cannon Pictures
      • Twilight Motion Picture Seven Ltd. Partnership
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,654,288
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,290,442
      • Oct 27, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,654,288
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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