Action · Crime · Drama

The Killer

Directed byJohn Woo

1989 · 1h 50m · Kijkwijzer 16

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.

Cast & crew

Cast

  • Chow Yun-FatJong
  • Danny Lee Sau-yinInsp. Li Ying / Little Eagle
  • Sally Yeh Chian-WenJennie
  • Paul Chu KongSidney Fung
  • Kenneth TsangSgt. Tsang Yeh
  • Shing Fui-OnHay Wong Hoi
  • Tommy WongTeddy Wong Hung
  • James Ha Chim-siTeddy's Man
  • Ricky Wong Chun-tongFrank Chen
  • Barry Wong Ping-yiuChief Inspector Tu
  • Parkman Wong Pak-ManInspector Chan
  • Teddy Yip Wing-ChoTony Wong Tung Yuen

Crew