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Hill's works including 'The Long Riders' and 'Johnny Handsome' focus on professional criminals and warriors for hire, examining their codes, camaraderie, and existential struggles.
John Carpenter USAFilms like 'Big Trouble in Little China' and 'Assault on Precinct 13' feature mercenary protagonists and explore themes of hired warriors navigating moral ambiguity and survival.