Directed by John Woo, The Killer stars Chow Yun-fat as a professional hitman who accepts one final contract after accidentally blinding a nightclub singer, played by Sally Yeh. Danny Lee co-stars as the police inspector pursuing him, while shifting loyalties gradually turn the two men into reluctant allies against the criminal organisation that wants the assassin dead. The film combines Hong Kong gunplay, professional-assassin action and crime drama, and John Woo won Best Director at the 1990 Hong Kong Film Awards.

Arrow Video

Fresh from the success of the first two A Better Tomorrow films, in 1989 action maestro John Woo would unleash The Killer, a spectacular blend of explosive gunfights and dramatic performances, including the magnetic Chow Yun-Fat in one of his most memorable roles.

Ah Chong (Chow Yun-Fat) is a hitman whose latest job takes a wrong turn when, during a shootout at a lavish nightclub, he accidentally blinds singer Jennie by firing his gun too close to her eyes. Racked with remorse, Ah Chong decides to retire from his life of crime and help Jennie get a cornea transplant. But when Ah Chongs rancorous former boss betrays him, Ah Chong receives an unexpected helping hand from hot-headed police detective Lee Ying (Danny Lee, City on Fire).

An international sensation, The Killer put Woo on the radar of genre fans the world over and inspired waves of imitators, but none that could outclass it.

Från IMDB:
A disillusioned assassin accepts one last hit in hopes of using his earnings to restore the vision of a singer he accidentally blinded.

Filminfo:

Version: : DVD (svensk text)

Sprak : Cantonese

EAN : 5709165829024

Label : Arrow Films

Distributor : Arrow Films

Inspelningsar : 1989

imdb-rating : 7.7

Langd : 1h 51m

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