The Killer (1989)

One vicious hitman. One fierce cop. Ten thousand bullets.

The Killer (1989) poster

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.

Director: John Woo
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lowell Lo Koon-Ting
Cinematography: Peter Pau Tak-Hai, Horace Wong Wing-Hang
Editing: Fan Kung-Wing
Production: Film Workshop, Golden Princess Film Productions
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话, 日本語
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: cn

Themes

Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, High-Speed Chase on City Streets

Keywords

blindness and impaired vision, police, hitman, hong kong, frantic, dramatic

Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed The Killer?
The Killer was directed by John Woo.
Who stars in The Killer?
The Killer stars Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Sally Yeh, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang, Shing Fui-On.
How long is The Killer?
The Killer has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is The Killer?
The Killer is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
How much did The Killer gross?
The Killer grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was The Killer produced?
The Killer was produced in Hong Kong.
What are the themes of The Killer?
The themes of The Killer include: Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, High-Speed Chase on City Streets.