**Action, lots of action, in a slow but elegant film.** It was the first time, to my knowledge, that I saw a film made in Hong Kong. John Woo, its director, gained some international notoriety and would even, long after this film, have some work in western cinema. In general, I liked the movie. I'm not an undefeated fan of action cinema, but I felt that this film manages to balance the explosive action (even…
One vicious hitman. One fierce cop. Ten thousand bullets.
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.
Top Cast
Chow Yun-Fat
Jong
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Insp. Li Ying / Little Eagle
Sally Yeh Chian-Wen
Jennie
Paul Chu Kong
Sidney Fung
Kenneth Tsang
Sgt. Tsang Yeh
Shing Fui-On
Hay Wong Hoi
Tommy Wong
Teddy Wong Hung
James Ha Chim-Si
Teddy's Man
Ricky Wong Chun-Tong
Frank Chen
Barry Wong Ping-Yiu
Chief Inspector Tu
Parkman Wong Pak-Man
Inspector Chan
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
Tony Wong Tung Yuen
Alan Ng Siu-Hung
Sniper
Yang Sheng
Bodyguard A
Lo Hung
Review Board Officer (uncredited)
Lam Chung
Cheung Wan
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FAQ about The Killer
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 blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one…
When was The Killer released?
The Killer was released in 1989.
What genres does The Killer belong to?
The Killer is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in The Killer?
The cast of The Killer includes Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Sally Yeh Chian-Wen, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang.

















