The Killer
"One Vicious Hitman. One Fierce Cop. Ten Thousand Bullets."
Originally released in 1989. The Killer is a action/crime film. directed by John Woo.
Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, and Sally Yeh
Synopsis
Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie is blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one last job to pay for his unintended victim's sight-restoring operation. But when Jeffrey is double-crossed, he reluctantly joins forces with a rogue policeman to make things right.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (862 votes)
Box Office
$2.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chow Yun-Fat
as Jong
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
as Insp. Li Ying / Little Eagle
Sally Yeh
as Jennie
Paul Chu Kong
as Sidney Fung
Kenneth Tsang
as Sgt. Tsang Yeh
Shing Fui-On
as Hay Wong Hoi
Tommy Wong
as Teddy Wong Hung
James Ha Chim-Si
as Teddy's Man
Ricky Wong Chun-Tong
as Frank Chen
Barry Wong Ping-Yiu
as Chief Inspector Tu
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
- Revenue
- $2,350,174
Production Companies
- Film Workshop
- Golden Princess Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Killer about?
Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie is blind...
Who directed The Killer?
The Killer was directed by John Woo.
How long is The Killer?
The Killer has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Killer released?
The Killer was released on March 24, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Killer?
The main cast of The Killer includes Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Sally Yeh, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang.
Is The Killer worth watching?
The Killer has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 862 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.