The Killer (1989) (Blu-ray) (Hong Kong Version)

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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, & 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 & Kenneth Tsang as cops, as well as renowned singer Sally Yeh. The chemistry between John Woo & 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 & betraying ones conscience. Woo delivers a combination of high impact action spliced in with dramatic slow motion shots, showing his unique cinematic style & flair. This stylish & action-packed film is just as acclaimed as A Better Tomorrow, winning the film Best Director & Best Film Editing at the 9th Hong Kong Film Awards.