Point of no return / [videorecording] / an Art Linson production ; directed by John Badham ; produced by Art Linson ; screenplay by Robert Getchell, Alexandra Seros.
Based on Luc Besson's film La femme Nikita which LC also holds. Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne, Dermot Mulroney, Anne Bancroft, Harvey Keitel, Miguel Ferrer, Olivia D'Abo, Richard Romanus, Lorraine Toussaint, Geoffrey Lewis.
Summary:
Maggie, a drugged-out loser condemned to death for her part in a robbery murder spree, is given a reprieve is she agrees to work as a government assassin. Under the supervision of an agent named Bob, Maggie the wildcat successfully completes training in martial arts, shooting and anything else that comes in handy. Amanda adds the feminine touch, overseeing Maggie's transformation into a sleek beauty with class and poise. Just as Maggie comes to enjoy her new personality, she realizes that she must go out and kill people. Relocated to Venice, California, she lets herself care for a scruffy photographer and after several assignments, Maggie decides she wants out. But when a killing goes awry Victor the Cleaner is sent to take care of things, including Maggie, permanently.
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