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The Killer

Original title: Dip huet seung hung
  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
56K
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Chow Yun-Fat and Danny Lee in The Killer (1989)
A disillusioned assassin accepts one last hit in hopes of using his earnings to restore the vision of a singer he accidentally blinded.
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A disillusioned assassin accepts one last hit in hopes of using his earnings to restore the vision of a singer he accidentally blinded.A disillusioned assassin accepts one last hit in hopes of using his earnings to restore the vision of a singer he accidentally blinded.A disillusioned assassin accepts one last hit in hopes of using his earnings to restore the vision of a singer he accidentally blinded.

  • Director
    • John Woo
  • Writer
    • John Woo
  • Stars
    • Chow Yun-Fat
    • Danny Lee
    • Sally Yeh
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    56K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Woo
    • Writer
      • John Woo
    • Stars
      • Chow Yun-Fat
      • Danny Lee
      • Sally Yeh
    • 294User reviews
    • 125Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Top Cast30

    Chow Yun-Fat
    Chow Yun-Fat
    • Ah Jong
    • (as Chow Yun Fat)
    Danny Lee
    Danny Lee
    • Insp. Lee Ying…
    Sally Yeh
    Sally Yeh
    • Jennie
    Kong Chu
    Kong Chu
    • Sydney Fung
    • (as Chu Kong)
    • …
    Kenneth Tsang
    Kenneth Tsang
    • Sgt. Tsang Yeh
    • (as Tsang Kong)
    • …
    Shing Fui-On
    Shing Fui-On
    • Wong Hoi
    • (as Shing Fui On)
    Wing-Cho Yip
    Wing-Cho Yip
    • Wong Dung-Yu…
    Ricky Chun-Tong Wong
    Ricky Chun-Tong Wong
    • Frankie Fung
    • (as Fan Wei Yee)
    Barry Wong
    Barry Wong
    • Chief Insp. Dou…
    Parkman Wong
    Parkman Wong
    • Insp. Chan Bok
    Alan Ng
    Alan Ng
    • A Killer
    • (as Siu-Hung Ng)
    Yamson Domingo
    • Bodyguard A
    Siu Hung Ngan
    • Bodyguard B
    Kwong-Leung Wong
    Kwong-Leung Wong
    • Wong Hung
    Chuen Chiang
    Chuen Chiang
    • Shooter at beach
    • (uncredited)
    Chin-Hung Fan
    • Shooter at beach
    • (uncredited)
    Lung Fei
    • Gangster
    • (uncredited)
    Woon-Ling Hau
    Woon-Ling Hau
    • Trash lady
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Woo
    • Writer
      • John Woo
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews294

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      John Woo dedicated this film to Martin Scorsese.
    • Goofs
      The road sign board pointing to the hospital says "SCARED HEART HOSPITAL".
    • Quotes
      • Lee: [subtitled version] He looks determined... without being ruthless. There's something heroic about him. He doesn't look like a killer. He comes across so calm... acts like he has a dream... eyes full of passion.
    • Alternate versions
      The Taiwan version has a scene where it shows Jenny sitting in her dressing room while hearing the gunshots around 5 minutes into the movie.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Killer: audio commentary with John Woo and Terence Chang (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Title Song
      Music by Lowell Lo
      Lyrics by James Wong and Susan Tang
      Sung by Sally Yeh

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    FAQ4

    • What does the Chinese title of The Killer mean?
    • Is Chow Yun Fat's character called Jeffery or John?
    • What are the differences between the Hongkong Theatrical Version and the Taiwan Version?

    Details

    • Release date
      • September 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Languages
      • Cantonese
      • Mandarin
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ubojica
    • Filming locations
      • Hong Kong, China
    • Production companies
      • Film Workshop
      • Golden Princess Film Production Limited
      • Long Shong Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,340,425
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 51m(111 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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