Agent 47 (Timothy Olyphant) is a elite, genetically engineered assassin raised by a mysterious group known as "The Organization". Identified only by the barcode tattooed on the back of his head, he is hired for a high-profile hit on Russian President Mikhail Belicoff.
The film was an international co-production between the United States, France, and the United Kingdom. : Xavier Gens Writer : Skip Woods Agent 47 : Timothy Olyphant Mike Whittier : Dougray Scott Nika Boronina : Olga Kurylenko Yuri Marklov : Robert Knepper Mikhail Belicoff : Ulrich Thomsen Reception and Impact Hitman 2007 Vegamovies
: Russian intelligence led by Yuri Marklov (Robert Knepper). The Organization : His own former employers. Agent 47 (Timothy Olyphant) is a elite, genetically
: Led by the relentless Agent Mike Whittier (Dougray Scott). : Xavier Gens Writer : Skip Woods Agent
While fans of the IO Interactive game series praised Olyphant’s dedication to the character's movements and the inclusion of "Easter eggs," critics like Roger Ebert offered a more nuanced view, noting the film stood "on the threshold between video games and art". Despite the profit, a direct sequel was eventually canceled in favor of the 2015 reboot, Hitman: Agent 47 .