The Big Hit (1998) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Big Hit (1998) — Affable hit man Melvin Smiley is constantly being scammed by his cutthroat colleagues in… Streaming on Criterion Cha...
The Big Hit (1998) Storyline
Affable hit man Melvin Smiley is constantly being scammed by his cutthroat colleagues in the life-ending business. So, when he and his fellow assassins kidnap the daughter of an electronics mogul, it's naturally Melvin who takes the fall when their prime score turns sour. That's because the girl is the goddaughter of the gang's ruthless crime boss. But, even while dodging bullets, Melvin has to keep his real job secret from his unsuspecting fiancée, Pam.
Full Cast & Crew
- Mark Wahlberg as Melvin Smiley
- Lou Diamond Phillips as Cisco
- Christina Applegate as Pam Shulman
- Avery Brooks as Paris
- Bokeem Woodbine as Crunch
- Antonio Sabàto, Jr. as Vince
- China Chow as Keiko Nishi
- Lainie Kazan as Jeanne Shulman
- Elliott Gould as Morton Shulman
- Sab Shimono as Jiro Nishi
- Robin Dunne as Gump
- Lela Rochon as Chantel
- Danny Smith as Video Store Kid
- Joshua Peace as Lance
- David Usher as Sergio
Why Watch The Big Hit?
The Vibe: The Big Hit is a adrenaline-fueled and fast-paced action and adventure and comedy movie from 1998. Directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung, and starring Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate Affable hit man Melvin Smiley is constantly being scammed by his cutthroat colleagues in the life-ending business.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6/10, The Big Hit retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for fans of high-octane spectacle and epic set pieces. If you enjoy movies that blends action with adventure elements, The Big Hit deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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