The Killer (1989): movie guide

What is The Killer about?

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 highlights

The Killer features Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee Sau-yin, Sally Yeh Chian-wen, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang, Shing Fui-On. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1989-03-24. Runtime: 110 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (967 votes). Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Original language: cn. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Killer?

The Killer is listed as Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is The Killer?

The Killer runs about 110 minutes.

Who stars in The Killer?

Cast highlights include Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee Sau-yin, Sally Yeh Chian-wen, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang, Shing Fui-On.

Does Cinema Box stream The Killer?

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