The Killer
Director: John Woo
Actors: Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee, Sally Yeh
PlotA hardened assassin, disillusioned with the life he leads, decides to take on one last job before leaving the world of crime behind. During a mission, his gunfire inadvertently damages a nightclub singer's eyes, potentially robbing her of her vision. Wracked with guilt over the unintended consequences of his actions, the hitman is compelled to make amends. He seeks to protect and help the singer, developing a deep and unexpected bond with her along the way. This emotional connection leads him on a quest for one final, lucrative hit that could pay for the surgery that might restore her sight.
Meanwhile, a determined and tenacious detective becomes obsessed with tracking down the elusive assassin, who has skillfully evaded capture throughout his notorious career. Both men are highly skilled and share a mutual respect for each other’s abilities, even as they are locked in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. As the hitman longs for redemption and a way out, he finds himself increasingly entangled in a web of treachery. The intertwining of their fates sets the stage for an intense confrontation as both face moral and physical challenges, testing their respective codes of honor and humanity.
Writers: John Woo
Release Date: 01 Sep 1990
Runtime: 111 min
Rating: R
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, English
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