The Killer (1989) (Blu-ray) (Ultimate Edition) (US Version) Blu-ray Region A
Chow Yun Fat (Actor)
| John Woo (Director)
| Sally Yeh
| Danny Lee
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Before going international, John Woo stunned Hong Kong movie fans with his A Better Tomorrow in 1986, which opened an era of heroic bloodshed movies in Hong Kong cinema, weaving action, melodrama, and strong storylines together in a unique style. Following the success of A Better Tomorrow, Woo created The Killer, also featuring the famed Chow Yun Fat as a killer who is not at all cold-blooded.
The film also features veteran actors Danny Lee and Kenneth Tsang as cops, as well as renowned singer Sally Yeh. The chemistry between John Woo and Chow Yun-Fat continues to interweave the theme of brotherly love into an intriguing plot. The Killer illustrates the dilemma of upholding principles, sacrificing friends and betraying one's conscience. Woo delivers a combination of high impact action spliced in with dramatic slow motion shots, showing his unique cinematic style and flair. This stylish and action-packed film is just as acclaimed as A Better Tomorrow, winning the film Best Director and Best Film Editing at the 9th Hong Kong Film Awards.
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| Product Title: | The Killer (1989) (Blu-ray) (Ultimate Edition) (US Version) 喋血雙雄 (1989) (Blu-ray) (終極版) (美國版) 喋血双雄 (1989) (Blu-ray) (终极版) (美国版) Killer (Blu-ray) (US Version) Killer (Blu-ray) (US Version) |
| Artist Name(s): | Chow Yun Fat (Actor) | Sally Yeh | Danny Lee | Shing Fui On | Paul Chu Kong | Kenneth Tsang 周潤發 (Actor) | 葉蒨文 | 李修賢 | 成奎安 | 朱剛 | 曾 江 周润发 (Actor) | 叶蒨文 | 李修贤 | 成奎安 | 朱刚 | 曾 江 周潤發 （チョウ・ユンファ） (Actor) | 葉蒨文 （サリー・イップ） | 李修賢（ダニー・リー） | 成奎安（シン・フィオン） | 朱江（チュー・コン） | 曾江（ケネス・ツァン） 주윤발 (Actor) | Sally Yeh | Danny Lee | Shing Fui On | Paul Chu Kong | Kenneth Tsang |
| Director: | John Woo 吳宇森 吴宇森 呉宇森（ジョン・ウー） 오우삼 |
| Blu-ray Region Code: | A - Americas (North, Central and South except French Guiana), Korea, Japan, South East Asia (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) What is it? |
| Release Date: | 2010-03-30 |
| UPC Code: | 883476013046 |
| Language: | English, Cantonese |
| Subtitles: | English, Spanish |
| Country of Origin: | Hong Kong |
| Picture Format: | [HD] High Definition What is it? |
| Sound Information: | Dolby Digital |
| Disc Format(s): | Blu-ray |
| Rating: | Not Rated |
| Duration: | 106 (mins) |
| Publisher: | The Weinstein Company |
| Package Weight: | 113 (g) |
| Shipment Unit: | 1 What is it? |
| YesAsia Catalog No.: | 1023187460 |
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- Q&As with director John Woo
- The Killer Loacators
- John Woo Trailer Gallery
Director: John Woo
John Woo's guns-blazing masterpiece about a hit man with a code of honor ranks among the best action movies ever. International superstar Chow Yun-Fa(Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) plays an assassin who agrees to one last job before quitting for good, but when his bosses double-cross him, he must take on the mob and the police in one of the most explosive showdowns in cinematic history. Loaded with some of the most outrageously choreographed action sequences ever committed to film and an absolute hailstorm of bullets, critics agree - The Killer is "as perfect an action film as one could ask for" (James Rocchi, Netflix).
- Exclusive Interview With John Woo
- Q&As with director John Woo
- The Killer Loacators
- John Woo Trailer Gallery
Director: John Woo
John Woo's guns-blazing masterpiece about a hit man with a code of honor ranks among the best action movies ever. International superstar Chow Yun-Fa(Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) plays an assassin who agrees to one last job before quitting for good, but when his bosses double-cross him, he must take on the mob and the police in one of the most explosive showdowns in cinematic history. Loaded with some of the most outrageously choreographed action sequences ever committed to film and an absolute hailstorm of bullets, critics agree - The Killer is "as perfect an action film as one could ask for" (James Rocchi, Netflix).
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A John Woo Classic Remastered
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The Killer is probably one of my best Hong Kong action film(well at least best John Woo film).When I first saw it I was not just glued to the emotional storyline I was also completley amazed by how all the action scenes were done and Woo certently does shows his unique cinematic style and flair in this film.The movie may be old but it is still great to watch on dvd with DTS audio (thank God for that). I am also trying to get the extended cut version. |
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Heroic Bloodshed Masterpiece!
Heroic Bloodshed Masterpiece!
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Best known to the west as the film that made Chow Yun Fat and John Woo International Stars, the Killer was underrated by Asian Audiences (in the same way A Better Tomorrow was underrated by the West) and quite frankly, this is a shame for such a great movie. It seems like such an obvious idea today, but The idea of an Assassin with a Conscience was quite revolutionary for 1989 HK Cinema, and Chow Yun Fat plays Jeff to perfection, a Killer for Hire with a Heart, who when hired to kill a local Triad boss at a Nightclub, accidentally blinds Singer Jenny (Sally Yeh) with a Gunshot. Grief-stricken, Jeff tries his best to help the poor girl recover, while at odds with his Mentor and former assassin for Hire, Sidney (Paul Chu-Kong) as well as a Dedicated Police Officer (Danny Lee) and his partner (Kenneth Tsang). During the assassination of a corrupt Businessman at a Dragon Boat Race, Jeff finds himself Chased not only by the Police and Dedicated Cop Lee, but also his fellow triads, who have lost confidence in Jeff since the last killing. During the crossfire that ensures, a Little Girl is injured, and Being the Nice Person he is at heart, Jeff rushes her to a nearby Hospital, despite the dangers of being Killed or caught by the Police. Lee Pursues, and they soon find themselves in a standoff at the hospital. Lee's opinion of Jeff is changed a little after seeing how he risked his life for that little girl, and even though Jeff escapes and Lee is still Bent on Arresting him, this leads to a sort of admiration between the two, which builds up into an unlikely friendship between the two by the film's end, one reminiscent of City on Fire. This film is not just another Heroic Bloodshed film, and John Woo goes to great lengths to show this, with the help of First Class Cinematography by Peter Pao, as well as some great sets, including the thrilling Gun battle finale, which takes place in a Church of all places. While it could be simply enjoyed as a Thrilling Action Piece, the real joy of this movie is experienced in looking deeper into the story and the characters, which in some ways is like exploring the Philosophy of the Director Himself. The Killer is a True Classic, a Film to be watched again and again, and only Fortune Star could have done this film Justice with this DVD Release. If you Can't Get A Better Tomorrow, this is definitely the one to get while you still can! |
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A classic.
A classic.
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This was the film to get me into Chinese cinema, and more specifically the amazing Chow Yun Fat. A brilliant, unique, touching storyline melds with some of the most intense action scenes and gunfights I've ever seen. The characters are well developed yet mysterious and the quotes are inspiring. This is a top class film, one of my favourites, and a perfect example of Chow Yun Fat's acting ability. A flowing masterpiece that builds up to a climatic ending, I cannot recommend this film more. |
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#1 action
#1 action
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this movie is old but i love it so much, my favorite Chow Yun Fat film, next to Crouching Tiger! it is about an assain that falls in love with an innocent bystander that he injured and she went blind. a cop tracks him down and they become buddies. but then the people who hire the assain refused to pay and the assain's friend risked helping him... a very sad and tragic movie. but you can not miss the action. the shooting scenes are beautifully put together! it has some of Sally's songs in there too, very good movie! |
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