Hit Lady

Hit Lady

Year: 1974

Runtime: 72 mins

Language: English

Director: Tracy Keenan Wynn

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Angela de Vries, an LA contract killer who never misses, befriends a wealthy rancher at a Texas barbecue, takes him on a horseback ride, then shoots him, giving him a moment to reflect on his victims. She hopes it’s her last job, but her client orders another hit—a national union leader staged as an accident. While researching the target, Angela falls for an aspiring photographer and wonders if she can leave the assassin life for love.

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Trace every key event in Hit Lady (1974) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Ranch party assassination

A seductive woman attends a ranch party and flirts with the rancher. She is Angela, an undercover assassin hired to kill him. After a tense ride, she completes the hit and returns home to resume her cover as a professional artist.

Ranch
2

Doug arrives after the kill; interrupted by call

Angela's return to normal life is interrupted when her photographer boyfriend Doug arrives at her home, eager for a reunion. Their moment is cut short by an urgent phone call that pulls her away.

Home
3

Roarke assigns last hit on Baine

The next day, Roarke orders one more contract: assassinating union leader Jeffrey Baine. He demands $125,000 and hints this could be Angela's final job.

The next day Roarke's penthouse
4

Money dispute with Doug

Angela goes to Doug's apartment to discuss the money. He wants to fund his photography career but refuses her offer. The argument underscores strain in their relationship.

Doug's apartment
5

Angela studies Baine

She stakes out Baine, studying his routines and weaknesses to plan the hit. The surveillance is meticulous as she builds her profile of him.

6

Baine invites to dinner after recital

Angela attends Baine's musical recital and is invited to dinner by him. They begin a personal connection that could make the hit seem plausible.

Musical recital
7

Security check requested

In the morning, Baine's security chief Eddy wants to run a background check on Angela. The move signals growing scrutiny and potential exposure.

Morning
8

Roarke says no freedom

Angela meets Roarke again and realizes he will never let her go free. The revelation cements that her fate is tied to his world.

9

Deepening the ruse with Baine

She continues to make Baine fall in love with her to set up the kill. The romantic entanglement deepens, complicating the plan.

10

Lakeside resort and Baine's disappearance

Angela and Baine go to a lakeside resort after ditching his chauffeur. Baine disappears, and Eddie suspects something is wrong. Angela's apartment is later checked and clues include multiple passports and her dossier on Baine.

Lakeside resort
11

Rowboat confrontation

They row out onto a lake; Baine pleads for help as Angela pushes him overboard. After a moment of hesitation, she saves him, realizing she no longer wants to kill.

Lake
12

Homecoming and Roarke's plan

Angela returns home to find Eddie's car parked outside and calls Roarke for help since she can't leave the country without a passport. She prepares for a dangerous rendezvous to escape Roarke's system.

Angela's home
13

Roarke's hit and death

At the airport pickup, Roarke's man tries to kill Angela. She escapes and goes to Roarke's penthouse, where she kills him.

Airport and Roarke's penthouse
14

Cozumel hotel confession

Arriving at a hotel in Cozumel, Angela confesses her true profession to Doug. Doug is shocked by the revelation and what it means for their future.

Hotel in Cozumel
15

Beach finale

The following day on the beach, Doug reveals he is another of Roarke's proteges and that Angela was his assignment. He shoots her as she tries to flee, leaving her body on the sand.

The following day Beach

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