Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After sparing her life, he unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice. Believing Victor to be a private detective, his two new companions tag along, while he attempts to thwart the murderous attentions of his unhappy client.
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Bill Nighy
Victor Maynard
Emily Blunt
Rose
Rupert Grint
Tony
Rupert Everett
Ferguson
Eileen Atkins
Mother
Martin Freeman
Dixon
Geoff Bell
Fabian
Rory Kinnear
Gerry Bailey
Graham Seed
Appraiser
James O'Donnell
Barney
Director
Jonathan Lynn
Screenplay
Lucinda Coxon
Tagline
"They said 'Take her out'. He got the wrong idea."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$3,494,154
Production
Regent Capital, Magic Light Pictures, CinemaNX, Isle of Man Film, EFD Films, Matador Pictures, Cinema Four, Honest Engine Films
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