The movie Léon: The Professional, directed by Luc Besson, was released in theaters.
Principal photography for Léon: The Professional took place in New York City.
Key cast members were chosen for the movie, including Jean Reno as Léon, Natalie Portman in her film debut as Mathilda, and Gary Oldman as the antagonist Norman Stansfield.
Mathilda's family is brutally murdered by corrupt DEA agents led by Norman Stansfield.
Mathilda escapes from her home and seeks refuge with her neighbor, Léon, a professional hitman.
After some hesitation, Léon agrees to teach Mathilda the basics of being a hitman so she can avenge her brother's death.
Mathilda undergoes training with Léon, learning how to handle weapons and approach contracts.
Léon and Mathilda's professional relationship grows deeper as they bond over their pasts and shared solitude.
Léon carries out a hit on a target named Fatman on behalf of a client, demonstrating his skills.
Stansfield investigates the deaths of the drug dealers and grows suspicious about Léon's involvement.
Mathilda tries to assassinate Stansfield but fails, resulting in increased danger.
Léon kills Vincent, one of Stansfield’s henchmen who was targeting Mathilda.
Stansfield's men raid Léon’s apartment, leading to a violent shootout and Léon's death.
After Léon's death, Mathilda escapes and commits to continuing with Léon's ideals and memories.
