The Replacement Killers (1998)

Kill or be replaced.

The Replacement Killers (1998) poster

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.

Director: Antoine Fuqua
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Harry Gregson-Williams
Cinematography: Peter Lyons Collister
Editing: Jay Cassidy
Production: Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, WCG Entertainment Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, English
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $19M
Original Language: en

Themes

Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal

Keywords

drug dealer, sniper, martial arts, china, police, hitman, funeral, assault rifle, chinatown, conscientious objector, revenge, organized crime, fugitive, on the run, los angeles, california

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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 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.
Who directed The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Who stars in The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers stars Chow Yun-Fat, Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker, Kenneth Tsang, Jürgen Prochnow, Til Schweiger.
How long is The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers is a Action, Crime, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers had a budget of $30M.
How much did The Replacement Killers gross?
The Replacement Killers grossed $19M worldwide.
Where was The Replacement Killers produced?
The Replacement Killers was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Replacement Killers?
The themes of The Replacement Killers include: Cold-Blooded Assassin and Contracts, Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.