# La Femme Nikita (1990)

> A violent street criminal is transformed into a government hitwoman, then risks her carefully manufactured identity for the possibility of love and freedom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4522

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Director: Luc Besson
- Cast: Anne Parillaud, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Tchéky Karyo, Jean Reno, Marc Duret, Jeanne Moreau, Patrick Fontana, Roland Blanche
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100263/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: propulsive, stylish, paranoid, action movie night, 1990s cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A street girl turned assassin must navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty in a deadly game.

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