Michael Carlson — Hard Contract Character Profile

About Michael Carlson

A former top CIA hit-man serving as Cunningham's third target. Having become passive and unwilling to defend himself, his vulnerability triggers Cunningham's remorse and ultimate refusal to kill.

Character Facts

Played by

Sterling Hayden

Appears in

Hard Contract (1969)

Role

Supporting

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