Luc Besson made his American directorial debut with this thriller set in New York.
Leon reluctantly takes in twelve year old Mathilda who is being hunted by a team of corrupt cops after she had witnessed them murdering her family.
When she discovers Leon is a hit-man she persuades him to train her so that she can avenge her family.
Starring Jean Reno, Gary Oldman and Natalie Portman.
