The Hard Way
There is always one more job to do...
Genres
Overview
John Connor is a soon-to-retire hitman that agrees to take on one last job. After years plying his deadly trade, he has finally had enough. Seeking to retire to Dublin and maybe salvage his dying marriage, Connor wants to leave the lonely world of the marksman behind him and melt into the background. Unfortunately, his handler O'Neal is reluctant to let him go, and, after much coertion, manages to talk him into accepting one final job.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
85 min
Release Date
1980-02-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
5.6
Patrick McGoohan
John Connor
Lee Van Cleef
McNeal
Edna O'Brien
Kathleen
Donal McCann
Ryan
Ronan Wilmot
Flynn
Kevin Flood
Duval
Joe Lynch
Devane
Derek Lord
Casey
Michael Muldoon
Hogan
John Cowley
Graveyard Caretaker
James A. Stephens
1st Mercenary
Richard McAdoo
2nd Mercenary
Peter Brayham
French Hitman
Mesag Muruko
Father Cressy
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