The Hitman (1991)


Directed by: Aaron Norris
Starring: Chuck Norris, Michael Parks, Alberta Watson
Genre: Action / Crime Thriller


When Seattle cop Cliff Garret (Chuck Norris) is betrayed by his partner and left for dead, the world believes he’s gone. Secretly recovering, Garret is given a new identity—Danny Grogan—and sent undercover as a mob enforcer. His mission: infiltrate and dismantle a powerful crime syndicate from the inside. But living as both a cop and a criminal tests his loyalties, especially when an innocent boy becomes caught in the crossfire.

Chuck Norris in a grittier, street-level undercover role.
A mix of brutal martial arts fights and shootouts.
Emotional stakes with the subplot involving the young boy.

Garret’s transformation into the feared “Danny Grogan.”
The climactic mob shootout filled with explosive action.
Norris delivering justice with his signature roundhouse kicks.





The Hitman delivers solid early-90s action with Chuck Norris in a darker, undercover role, balancing hard-hitting fight scenes with a storyline that has a touch of heart.
Rating:
6.7/10
