The Killer (1972): Cast
The Killer is a 1972 crime action film directed by Chor Yuen, starring Chiang Nan as Chiao Tzu-Fei, Tsung Hua and Chin Han. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Killer About?
The premise of The Killer without spoilers.
Chiao Tzu‑Wei hires a killer, convinced the town’s government run by a corrupt kung fu school is extorting citizens. The assassin, Hsieh Chun (Hsiao Hu), returns after ten years with a suitcase of knives. He reunites old friends, sparks a romance, and faces double‑crossing villains, culminating in a brutal, blood‑soaked finale where the two brothers battle the Japanese opium‑ring leader.
The Killer Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- drugs
- treachery
- kung fu
- friendship
The Killer Cast & Characters
Chiang Nan leads the cast as Chiao Tzu-Fei, with Tsung Hua as Hsieh Chun/Hsiao Hu and Chin Han as Inspector Ma. Directed by Chor Yuen; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chor Yuen
- Chiang Nan as Chiao Tzu-Fei
- Tsung Hua as Hsieh Chun/Hsiao Hu
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Chin Han as Inspector Ma - Ku Feng as Samurai Boss
Also Starring in The Killer
· 15 more- Yang Chi-Ching Teacher Chao
- Ching Miao Master Wang Hsin-Tien
- Sai Gwa-Pau Carries luggage in hotel
- Mama Hung Teacher's mother
- Yuen Woo-Ping Thug
- Huang Pei-Chih Kung fu school student
- Chan Siu-Kai Karate fighter
- Huang Ha Karate fighter
- Phillip Ko Fai
- Wang Kuang-Yu Kung fu school student
- Yuen Shun-Yi
- Cheng Kang-Yeh Kung fu school student
- Cheng Lui Gao Hu Kung Fu teacher
- Wang Ping Yu Chiao/Xiao Mei
- Yuen Yat-Choh
More from Chor Yuen
More films directed by Chor Yuen: Blood Stained Tradewind, Sleazy Dizzy, The Diary of a Big Man and Last Song in Paris.
The Killer Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Sacred Knives of Vengeance” and “La vendetta del dragone nero”.
- Also known as
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- Sacred Knives of Vengeance
- La vendetta del dragone nero
- Dos contra el gran asesino
- Die Bande des gelben Drachen
- Le Tueur de Hong Kong
- Il killer dagli occhi a mandorla
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The Killer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Killer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Killer?
The Killer runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Killer released?
The Killer was released on August 1, 1972.
Who directed The Killer?
The Killer was directed by Chor Yuen.
More films by Chor Yuen Who is in the cast of The Killer?
The Killer stars Chiang Nan as Chiao Tzu-Fei, Tsung Hua as Hsieh Chun/Hsiao Hu and Chin Han as Inspector Ma, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Killer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Killer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Killer in?
The original language of The Killer is Chinese.
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