The Replacement Killers
"Kill or be replaced."
Originally released in 1998. The Replacement Killers is a action/crime film. directed by Antoine Fuqua. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Mira Sorvino, and Michael Rooker
Synopsis
Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, but his conscience gets the better of him, and he spares the child's life. Afraid that Wei will take revenge on his family in China, Lee seeks out expert forger Meg Coburn to obtain the passport he needs to get out of the country, but a band of replacement killers is soon on his trail.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (557 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$19.2M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $19,200,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
- WCG Entertainment Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Replacement Killers about?
Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, but his conscience gets the better of him, and ...
Who directed The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
How long is The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Replacement Killers released?
The Replacement Killers was released on February 6, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Replacement Killers?
The main cast of The Replacement Killers includes Chow Yun-Fat, Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker, Kenneth Tsang, Jürgen Prochnow.
Is The Replacement Killers worth watching?
The Replacement Killers has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 557 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.