Synopsis
In 'La Femme Nikita', a young female felon with a violent history is given a shot at redemption when she is recruited and trained to be an assassin by a secret government agency. The film explores her transformation and the psychological toll of her new life.
Did You Know?
- Jean Reno's character, Victor was the inspiration for The Professional (1994).
- The story was remade as Point of No Return (1993) in America.
- Director Luc Besson wrote the script in just 30 days.
- Nikita's apartment number, 7, is considered lucky in French culture.
- The film inspired a TV series that ran for 5 seasons.
Iconic Quotes
- There are two things that are infinite: femininity and means to take advantage of it.
- Everything's a bit strange today. Like you, you're a bit strange.
- I've decided to let you live. It's like God's given me a second chance.
- I'm not a junkie, I'm a murderer, I killed a cop.
- Be careful, you're not in the street here. This isn't the street.
