The Killer
Originally released in 1972. The Killer is a action/crime film. directed by Chor Yuen.
Synopsis
Chiao Tzu Wei hires a killer under the premise that the local government (run by the local kung fu school) is corrupt and extorting the people of the town. The killer happens to be Hsieh Chun (aka Hsiao Hu) who left town ten years ago. (When Hsieh Chun opens up a suitcase full of knives, you know that there is going to be tons of killing!). Thinking that the local kung fu school is bad, he goes over there to fight them. There is some reuniting of lost friends and some love between two of them. The bad guys are constantly double crossing everyone and this leads to total mayhem and carnage. The final fight scene (which is actually several fight scenes going from one to the next) is incredible, especially the blood soaked finale between the evil Japanese leader of the opium ring and the two brothers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chin Han
as Inspector Ma
Tsung Hua
as Hsieh Chun/Hsiao Hu
Wang Ping
as Yu Chiao/Xiao Mei
Ching Miao
as Master Wang Hsin-Tien
Yang Chi-Ching
as Teacher Chao
Ku Feng
as Samurai Boss
Chiang Nan
as Chiao Tzu-Fei
Cheng Kang-Yeh
as Kung fu school student
Wang Kuang-Yu
as Kung fu school student
Cheng Lui
as Gao Hu Kung Fu teacher
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Killer about?
Chiao Tzu Wei hires a killer under the premise that the local government (run by the local kung fu school) is corrupt and extorting the people of the town. The killer happens to be Hsieh Chun (aka ...
Who directed The Killer?
The Killer was directed by Chor Yuen.
How long is The Killer?
The Killer has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Killer released?
The Killer was released on August 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Killer?
The main cast of The Killer includes Chin Han, Tsung Hua, Wang Ping, Ching Miao, Yang Chi-Ching.