The Replacement Killers

Action, Crime, Thriller · 1998R

International superstar Chow Yun-Fat (John Woo's Hard-Boiled) makes his Hollywood debut with Oscar® winner Mira Sorvino (1995 Best Supporting Actress, Mighty Aphrodite) in "The Replacement Killers," a fierce and explosive action thriller from director Antoine Fuqua (Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" video). After he betrays Mr. Wei, the ruthless crime boss who hired him to avenge his son's death, professional killer John Lee (Yun-Fat) goes on the run. Enlisting the aid of beautiful document forger Meg Coburn (Sorvino), Lee attempts to return to his family in China before they are victimized by his betrayal. But Wei's army of "replacement killers" is hot on his trail, and now both he and Meg are targets of their impressive firepower. With both sides fully armed and determined to fight to the death, an ultra-violent shootout breaks out when they finally face off against each other.

Starring

Chow Yun-fat, Naomi Shohan, David Lazan, Mira Sorvino, Brad Grey, Michael Rooker, Debra Hill, Kenneth Tsang, Jürgen Prochnow, Richard Francis-Bruce

Director

Antoine Fuqua