Step into the balletic bullet storms of The Killer (1989), John Woo’s influential Hong Kong heroic bloodshed masterpiece.

Chow Yun‑fat delivers a magnetic turn as Ah Jong, a remorseful hitman whose accidental blinding of a nightclub singer sets him on a mournful, violent path of redemption. Hyper‑stylised action meets poignant melodrama in this gun‑filled classic that reshaped action cinema and inspired filmmakers worldwide. The Killer is the second film in our Film Studies course on Chinese Cinema.

Film Studies: Chinese Cinema

Running from 29 April - 24 June, this Film Studies season explores the richness and diversity of Chinese cinemas across Hong Kong and mainland China. Tickets are £12 (£10), or just £6 with a free CINE26 membership. For the best value, choose a pass: £80 (£65).

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Director John Woo
Year 1989
Duration 1h 50m
Language Cantonese
Cast Chow Yun‑fat, Danny Lee, Sally Yeh