The Killer
喋血雙雄
“One vicious hitman. One fierce cop. Ten thousand bullets.”
Synopsis
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.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-12
Top Cast
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Chow Yun-Fat
Jong
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Insp. Li Ying / Little Eagle
Sally Yeh Chian-Wen
Jennie
Paul Chu Kong
Sidney Fung
Kenneth Tsang
Sgt. Tsang Yeh
Shing Fui-On
Hay Wong Hoi
Tommy Wong
Teddy Wong Hung
James Ha Chim-Si
Teddy's Man
Ricky Wong Chun-Tong
Frank Chen
Barry Wong Ping-Yiu
Chief Inspector Tu
Parkman Wong Pak-Man
Inspector Chan
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
Tony Wong Tung Yuen
Alan Ng Siu-Hung
Sniper
Yang Sheng
Bodyguard A
Lo Hung
Review Board Officer (uncredited)
Lam Chung
Cheung Wan
Ng Kwok-Kin
Policeman
Dion Lam
Hay's Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 24, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 24, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Woo
- Screenplay & Story
- John Woo
- Original Score
- Lowell Lo Koon-Ting
- Original Title
- 喋血雙雄
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Film Workshop, Golden Princess Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Woo
John Woo
Lowell Lo Koon-Ting
Peter Pau Tak-Hai, Horace Wong Wing-Hang
Fan Kung-Wing
Tsui Hark
Department Leadership Roster
Tsui Hark
Producer
Peter Pau Tak-Hai
Director of Photography
John Woo
Director
Fan Kung-Wing
Editor
Lowell Lo Koon-Ting
Original Music Composer
Horace Wong Wing-Hang
Director of Photography
Shirley Chan
Costume Design
John Woo
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Killer?
The Killer was directed by John Woo.
Who stars in The Killer?
The principal cast of The Killer includes Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Sally Yeh Chian-Wen, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang.
When was The Killer released and how long is it?
The Killer was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The Killer make at the box office?
The Killer grossed $2.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killer was composed by Lowell Lo Koon-Ting.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killer?
The Killer holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).