Hit Man (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1972, Hit Man is an action film directed by George Armitage, running about 90 minutes. “He aims to please.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bernie Casey portrays Tyrone and Pamela Grier plays a sultry skin-flick star in this first Americanized remake of the iconic Michael Caine action film Get Carter. From Watts to the West Side, from porno parlors to a high-rise, from motel dives to a crime kingpin’s sprawling pleasure dome, from corner hangouts to a wildlife preserve, Tyrone covers a lot of real estate, busts a lot of heads.
Who’s in it. Hit Man stars Bernie Casey as Tyrone Tackett, Pam Grier as Gozelda (as Pamela Grier), Lisa Moore as Laural Garfoot and Bhetty Waldron as Irvelle Way, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Hit Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hit Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hit Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hit Man (1972)?
- In US, Hit Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hit Man worth watching?
- Hit Man holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hit Man?
- Hit Man stars Bernie Casey, Pam Grier, Lisa Moore, Bhetty Waldron and Sam Laws.
- When was Hit Man released?
- Hit Man was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.