The Contractor

James Dial is a retired CIA sniper living on a ranch in Montana. His former employers persuade him to return to action for a mission in London to eliminate a dangerous terrorist. Although the target is neutralized, the operation fails, and Dial is forced into hiding. While on the run, he is accused of murdering a high-ranking police officer. He forms an unlikely friendship with a twelve-year-old girl who helps him as he attempts to prove his innocence and evade those hunting him.

The film was directed by Josef Rusnak, marking his second feature following The Thirteenth Floor. The cast is led by Wesley Snipes, supported by Eliza Bennett, Lena Headey, Ralph Brown, Charles Dance, and Gemma Jones. A joint production between the United States, United Kingdom, and Bulgaria, the movie was produced by Rudy Cohen with a screenplay by Joshua Michael Stern and Robert Foster.

Released in 2007, the action thriller has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.4/10 based on 10,000 votes, while on TMDB, it has a slightly higher score of 5.5/10 from 209 votes.