The Killer

Directed by John Woo
R
1989    1h 51mAction, Crime,
7.796%92%7.6
A Hong Kong hit man accidentally blinds an innocent woman during a hit. He is determined to get her surgery to help regain her sight but he first needs to complete one more hit. He completes the job but then is ambushed as he tries to escape; someone wants him dead. Meanwhile, a resourceful and unorthodox police detective is hot on his trail.
  • Chow Yun-FatJong
  • Danny Lee Sau-YinInsp. Li Ying / Little Eagle
  • Sally YehJennie
  • 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
  • Pin Yiu WongChief Inspector Tu
  • Parkman Wong Pak-ManInspector Chan
  • Teddy Yip Wing-ChoTony Wong Tung Yuen
  • Alan Ng Siu-HungSniper
  • Yang ShengBodyguard A
  • Lo HungReview Board Officer (uncredited)
  • Lam ChungCheung Wan
  • Ng Kwok-KinPoliceman
  • Dion LamHay's Man
  • Ridley Tsui Bo-WahFrank's Killer
  • Addy Sung Gam-LoiBodyguard B

The Killer Ratings & Reviews

  • Kipkemoi BiiOctober 10, 2025
    One of the best legendary movies
  • mickerdooSeptember 9, 2025
    Quintessential one man army, absolute clip dumper. Chow Yun-Fat easily wins over everyone with honor among thieves. Danny Lee was great.

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The Killer Trivia

The Killer was released on March 24, 1989.

The Killer was directed by John Woo.

The Killer has a runtime of 1 hr 51 min.

The Killer was produced by Tsui Hark.

The key characters in The Killer are Jong (Chow Yun-Fat), Insp. Li Ying / Little Eagle (Danny Lee Sau-Yin), Jennie (Sally Yeh).

The Killer is rated R.

The Killer is an Action, Crime, Drama film.

The Killer has an audience rating of 9.2 out of 10.

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