When 12-year-old Mathilda's family is killed, her neighbour Leon, who
is a professional assassin, reluctantly takes her under his wing and
teaches her the secrets of his trade.
Léon: The Professional is a
1994 English-language French action-thriller film, written and
directed by Luc Besson. It stars Jean Reno and Gary Oldman, and
features the film debut of Natalie Portman. The film was released by
Gaumont Buena Vista International on 14 September 1994, and received
positive reviews from critics.