GROSSE POINTE BLANK (1997)

Tells the story of Martin Blank, a 28 year old hit man, becoming more and more unhappy with his work, decides to "go home again" to not only complete an assigned job there, but also attend his 10 year high school reunion, on the advice of his all-knowing secretary. Upon arriving home, he finds himself putting off doing the assigned job. Instead he is drawn almost against his will into rekindling a romance with an old high school flame. However, consequences of his line of work follow him home though. In-between romance, and opportunities for self-growth, he dodges attempts on his own life from hit men competitors, another hit man hired by one of Blank's unhappy clients, and the scrutiny of two federal agents waiting to kill him after he completes his assigned job.

The cast includes: John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Alan Arkin, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack, Hank Azaria, K. Todd Freeman, Jeremy Piven, Mitch Ryan, Michael Cudlitz, Benny Urquidez, and a cameo by Barbara Harris.

Directed by: George Armitage. Story by: Tom Jankiewicz. Screenplay written by: Tom Jankiewicz, and John Cusack, Steve Pink, and D.V. DeVincentis.

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