The Killer
The Killer (1989) is an action drama, directed by John Woo. It stars Chow Yun-Fat and Danny Lee Sau-Yin. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.
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What The Killer Is About
John Woo's 1989 film follows a hitman who accidentally blinds a woman during a job. He tries to look after her. The policeman pursuing him begins to understand him. The film builds its action from slow motion and paired shootouts; the narrative makes the respect between two men its real subject. Chow Yun-fat leads. The church sequence became the film's emblem. It increased the influence of Hong Kong cinema abroad. Who it's for: those who like classic Hong Kong action. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by dense gun violence; the film uses it throughout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Killer about?
John Woo's 1989 film follows a hitman who accidentally blinds a woman during a job. He tries to look after her.
Where can I watch The Killer?
The Killer is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Killer?
The Killer runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).
When did The Killer come out?
The Killer was released in 1989.
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 Yip Sin-Man, Paul Chu Kong.
What is The Killer's rating?
The Killer holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 78 out of 100.
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