"In the profession we're in, we can't pick and choose our friends."
The Killer was the film that introduced Western audiences to Hong Kong action cinema. Its DNA can be found in almost every major action franchise today: the killer 1989
(played by Chow Yun-fat ), a professional hitman in Hong Kong who operates with a strict moral code. During a violent shootout at a nightclub, his gun fires too close to an innocent singer named , accidentally burning her corneas and leaving her nearly blind. "In the profession we're in, we can't pick
The Killer is a masterpiece of Hong Kong cinema. It is visceral, stylish, and surprisingly sentimental. While modern audiences might find the melodrama heavy and the slow-motion frequent, the film's raw energy and emotional core are timeless. The Killer is a masterpiece of Hong Kong cinema
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