Convicted felon Nikita, instead of going to jail, is given a new identity as a top secret spy.
This movie is the prototype for many Luc Besson films, featuring a rebellious female with cropped hair, people who are trained as efficient weapons and a stylish, slick atmosphere. The sexy hit-girl look has been copied many times since, even spawning a 1993 American remake with Bridget Fonda entitled The Assassin, along with countless TV adaptions. However, it is the french original which I would rate equal only to Leon as up there as top cult classics.
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