Contract Killer
Seen it?1998 | 103 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$100 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Tung Wai
- Jet LiFu
- Gigi Leung Wing-keiKiki
- Eric Tsang Chi-waiNgok Lo
- Simon YamOfficer Chan Kwan
- Timmy Ho Bo-sangDavid Wu
- Sato KeijiEiji Tsukamoto
- Kenji SaharaMr. Tsukamoto
- Kim Yip Kwong-kimMartin
- Lui TatUncle Leung
- Law Shu-KeiUncle Lau