With its boundary-pushing plot and expert direction, the ’90s action film is widely (and rightly) regarded as one of Besson’s ...

Christina Ricci opened up about losing her dream role in “Leon the Professional” to Natalie Portman when she was a child — the reason being she was too “common” and “healthy-looking.” ...

Christina Ricci opened up about losing her dream role in "Leon the Professional" to Natalie Portman when she was a child — ...

Director Luc Besson's Léon: The Professional elevated Jean Reno and made Natalie Portman a star. It also has some very questionable moments 30 years later.

American actress, producer, and director. Portman has starred in various movies roles since her childhood and made her debut ...

Natalie Portman was only 12 years old when she made her big screen debut in the 1994 film “Leon: The Professional” Sygma via Getty Images 9 Natalie Portman posing for a picture in 1994.

“Léon: The Professional” was first released in France on Sept. 14, 1994. It was written and directed by French filmmaker Luc Besson, and stars Jean Reno, Natalie Portman and Gary Oldman. Known outside ...

Natalie Portman recalled being sexualized as a child star after making her big-screen debut in "Léon: The Professional" at 12 years old.

Director Luc Besson's Léon: The Professional elevated Jean Reno and made Natalie Portman a star. It also has some very questionable moments 30 years later.