• 'Léon: The Professional' hit theaters in 1994
  • The film is widely regarded as a masterpiece
  • HERE are some facts you might not know about it

Here are some expert facts about the movie you might not know! Natalie Portman's parents were completely against her playing "Mathilda" at 11 years old, because of its suggestive nature! And it's no wonder if you watch the movie. The famous Chelsea Hotel was used for the interior of the apartment building where most of the movie happens.

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Portman’s parents allowed five fake cigarettes in her hand during the entire shoot, and she was never allowed to inhale a single one of them! How about this one? Gary Oldman's classic line "Bring me everyone!" was just said to make director Luc Besson laugh. Now it's film history...

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An important tidbit is the fact that Jean Reno played "Léon" as emotionally reserved so the audience would see there was no attraction to "Mathilda"...

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