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The Replacement Killers

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
32K
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Mira Sorvino and Chow Yun-Fat in The Replacement Killers (1998)
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Gun FuActionCrimeThriller

A troubled hitman seeks aid from a forger to help him get papers to China. However, the drug lord has hired replacements to finish the job, and kill the hitman.A troubled hitman seeks aid from a forger to help him get papers to China. However, the drug lord has hired replacements to finish the job, and kill the hitman.A troubled hitman seeks aid from a forger to help him get papers to China. However, the drug lord has hired replacements to finish the job, and kill the hitman.

  • Director
    • Antoine Fuqua
  • Writer
    • Ken Sanzel
  • Stars
    • Chow Yun-Fat
    • Mira Sorvino
    • Michael Rooker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    32K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Antoine Fuqua
    • Writer
      • Ken Sanzel
    • Stars
      • Chow Yun-Fat
      • Mira Sorvino
      • Michael Rooker
    • 200User reviews
    • 104Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Chow Yun-Fat
    Chow Yun-Fat
    • John Lee
    Mira Sorvino
    Mira Sorvino
    • Meg Coburn
    Michael Rooker
    Michael Rooker
    • Stan 'Zeedo' Zedkov
    Kenneth Tsang
    Kenneth Tsang
    • Terence Wei
    Jürgen Prochnow
    Jürgen Prochnow
    • Michael Kogan
    • (as Jurgen Prochnow)
    Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger
    • Ryker
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Collins
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    • Loco
    • (as Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez)
    Carlos Gómez
    Carlos Gómez
    • Hunt
    • (as Carlos Gomez)
    Frank Medrano
    Frank Medrano
    • Rawlins
    Leo Lee
    Leo Lee
    • Lam
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    • Pryce
    Randall Duk Kim
    Randall Duk Kim
    • Alan Chan
    Andrew J. Marton
    • Stevie
    Sydney Coberly
    • Sara
    Yau-Gene Chan
    • Peter Wei
    Carlos Leon
    Carlos Leon
    • Romero
    Nicki Micheaux
    Nicki Micheaux
    • Technician
    • Director
      • Antoine Fuqua
    • Writer
      • Ken Sanzel
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Kazuya-4

    Great action

    Regardless of what many other people say, if you like action then you should check this out. Granted, the film is not going to win any awards for storyline, in fact the storyline is fairly weak, but in terms of action this is one of the most adrenaline filled action packed movies I have ever seen. I am a big Chow Yun Fat fan and although this is not on par with some of his HK films, it is better than the debuts of many other HK actors/directors (John Woo and THAT terrible Van Damme film anyone?). Mira Sorvino is a great co-star too. Overall, if you are looking for an action packed roller coaster of a film then check this out, but if you prefer to have a little more substance in your movies then you should check out The Corruptor which places more focus on the storyline.
    punctate

    THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS (1998)

    Tarance Wei son is killed by a detective, so he decides to hire John Lee to kill the detective's son. John can't do the job and figures his family will be in danger. He attempts to get to China and meets up with Meg. The two become partners in this action packed movie. The movie has a lot of style but there isn't real strong substance. The action scenes are quite good and there are funny scenes throughout the movie and the final action scene was done quite well. I give this movie 3/5. Rated PA
    zrow-2

    Very good Hong Kong stylised action movie Excellent

    Very entertaining movie however too short and lacks just a small bit of background story yet still mind blowing action.

    Although its too Americanised and also the influence of a music video director as main director takes away a small bit.
    Bash

    Guns, Guns, Everywhere!

    This is one of the best explosive movies I have ever seen. This movie is all about shootings this, shootings that. Chow Yun-Fat is another good man I am looking after; he is like a professional in guns and shooting (very talented and skilled). I own this movie too. This kind of action movie made me feel so good that this just reminds me of a hero. I like shootings mostly. Chow Yun-Fat is the man!!!
    7Calicodreamin

    Great music, pretty good plot

    The soundtrack is killer for this movie, giving off an edgy yet sexy vibe that the whole movie relies on. The storyline is fairly well developed, the acting is pretty good, and the main characters have good chemistry. The action delivers well enough and keeps up through the whole movie.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This movie set the record for the most bullets fired in an American film.
    • Goofs
      After John and Meg escape from Wei's gang, they return to John's hideout, where he treats her dislocated patella - which looks amazingly like the real thing, makeup or no. John pops the kneecap back into place with no difficulty. However, anyone who has ever suffered that particular injury knows that it would be impossible to immediately stand, walk, run and jump as Meg does when the evil-doers subsequently chase them from the apartment. The tissue damage involved takes weeks, if not months, to heal enough to allow that kind of activity.
    • Quotes

      [John Lee points his gun at the back of Collins head, and Collins realizes his time is up]

      Collins: Checkmate.

    • Alternate versions
      Available in an extended version on DVD and Blu-ray.
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: Where the Action Is: Making 'The Replacement Killers' (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Keep Hope Alive
      Written by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland

      Performed by The Crystal Method

      Courtesy of Outpost Recordings

      Under license from Universal Music Special Markets

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 6, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Sát Thủ Thay Thế
    • Filming locations
      • Union Station - 800 N. Alameda Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(airport terminal: Replacement killers arrival, John's departure)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
      • WCG Entertainment Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,204,929
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,046,553
      • Feb 8, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,204,929
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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