The Killer 1989
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56 Reviews
61%
Gummy
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SplatMob 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jong
as Insp. Li Ying / Little Eagle
as Jennie
as Sidney Fung
as Sgt. Tsang Yeh
as Hay Wong Hoi
as Teddy Wong Hung
as Teddy's Man
as Frank Chen
as Chief Inspector Tu
Director:
Writer:
John Woo
Stars:
Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Sally Yeh, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang, Shing Fui-On, Tommy Wong, James Ha Chim-Si, Ricky Wong Chun-Tong, Barry Wong,
Genres:
Action,Crime,Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
1989 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Killer
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JW
Cast
as Jong
as Insp. Li Ying / Little Eagle
as Jennie
as Sidney Fung
as Sgt. Tsang Yeh
as Hay Wong Hoi
as Teddy Wong Hung
as Teddy's Man
as Frank Chen
as Chief Inspector Tu
as Inspector Chan
as Tony Wong Tung Yuen
as Sniper
as Bodyguard A
as Review Board Officer (uncredited)
as Cheung Wan
as Policeman
as Hay's Man
as Frank's Killer
as Bodyguard B
as Shooter At Beach (uncredited)
as Shooter at Beach (uncredited)
as Gangster (uncredited)
as Trash Lady (uncredited)
as Wong Hoi's Thug (uncredited)
as Gangster (uncredited)
as Gangster (uncredited)
as Gangster (uncredited)
as Gangster (uncredited)
as Gangster (uncredited)
as Gangster (uncredited)
as
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