In the world of John Woo's over-the-top action movies, it seems there's no problem that can't be solved by a hail of bullets. Don't be fooled; THE KILLER is far more than the sum of its plot elements.
Jeffrey Chow (Chow Yun-Fat) is a professional killer with his own code of ethics and a lethal two-handed draw. Detective "Eagle" Lee (Danny Lee) is a cop at odds with the system: he'd rather get the scum off the streets than play departmental politics. Sydney Fung (Chu Kong), a hit man past his
prime, is Jeff's only friend. Jennie (Sally Yeh) is a nightclub singer caught in the crossfire and blinded when Jeff slaughters a room full of gangsters. Guilt-stricken, J...
Released:
1989
Rated:
NR
Length:
110 mins