The movie “Portrait of a Hitman” was released in 1979. Directed by Allan A. Buckhantz and written by Yabo Yablonsky, it features a tangled tale of love and friendship put to test when a professional hitman is assigned to kill a brain surgeon, who also happens to be his old friend and his love rival. The main roles in the movie are played by Jack Palance, Rod Steiger, and Bo Svenson.
Where it Filmed?
“Portrait of a Hitman” was filmed in several locations across California, USA. These include the Santa Monica Mountains, the Kit Kat Club on Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood, West Hollywood, and various parts of Los Angeles County.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jack Palance | Jim Buck |
| Rod Steiger | Max Andreotti |
| Bo Svenson | Dr. Bob Michaels |
| Ann Turkel | Cathey |
| Richard Roundtree | Coco Morrell |
| Philip Ahn | Wong |
| Herb Jeffries | Charlie Blue |
| Conrad Bachmann | George |
| John Dresden | Volsted |
| Ed Ness | Captain Ned |
| Garrison True | Joe |
| Carla Haley | Della |
| Gloria Lynn Dyer | Nurse Grogg |
| Monica Peterson | Mrs. Roberts |
| Robert Starks | Louie |
| Michael Rougas | Art critic |
| Kelly | Woman at the Art Show (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is regarded as the last one featuring Philip Ahn, released after his demise.
- The movie runtime is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
- It is dual-genre, blending elements of Drama and Action.
- Movie certifications vary by country, for example, it’s rated ’18’ in Argentina and Finland, and it has a ’15’ rating in the United Kingdom.
- Aside from its English title, it’s known as “Les Hommes de main” in France, “Retrato de un asesino” in Spain, and “Portrett av en leiemorder” in Norway.
- The sound mix employed in the movie production is Mono, and the movie is in color.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1078818
- Longitude: -118.5581764
- Place ID: ChIJoVcIQF2jwoARaSiz1AiUOXk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Monica Mountains, Temescal Fire Rd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Kit Kat Club – 6550 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0903433
- Longitude: -118.3323138
- Place ID: ChIJWzCmSDK_woARYOGu6eytrhI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6550 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0907315
- Longitude: -118.3266146
- Place ID: ChIJv3lSBAe_woAR5Pq9l2eaevY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: West Hollywood, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0900091
- Longitude: -118.3617443
- Place ID: ChIJ4zPwIdm-woARpyaKDi1M5FA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: West Hollywood, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3871821
- Longitude: -118.1122679
- Place ID: ChIJMc1kAdMq3YARKjm9z9YofYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
