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Hitman's Call

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1999 | 76 min | Drama, Action, Crime

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for anyone drawn to the darker side of the street and people who like their stories at full throttle. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 16 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Hitman Chi-ho (Chin Siu-ho) kills the son of the head of triad in Korea. So the head of the triad puts a death notice to kill Chi-ho. However, when Chi-ho killed the son of the triad head, there is a witness -- Anna, a young girl who seems to be in love with Chi-ho because of his eyes. During the investigation of the case, the cops follow Anna and her friend Ruby to find if there is anything about the murder. One day, Chi-ho visits Anna and they find love for one another. However, at the same time the killers from the triads are come and trouble ensues.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

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  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerNot counted

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

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Cast & crew

Directed by Phillip Ko Fai

  • Phillip Ko Fai
  • Chin Siu-Ho
  • Charlie Cho Cha-lee
  • Li Shu-Mei
  • Jimmy Ko Chim-Mei
  • Wong Tin-Sang
  • Chui Yat-Lung
  • Cheung Yat-Fung
  • Ka Fu