Hitman (simplified Chinese: 凶手的国王 Literal Title: King of Killers; traditional Chinese: 殺手之王), also known as Contract Killer in the United States, is a 1998 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Tung Wai, and starring Jet Li, Eric Tsang, and Simon Yam. The film was the last collaboration between Hong Kong regulars Li and Yam, as well as Li's last starring role in a Hong Kong film. The plot deals with a rogue assassin known as the "Killing...
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Hitman (simplified Chinese: 凶手的国王 Literal Title: King of Killers; traditional Chinese: 殺手之王), also known as Contract Killer in the United States, is a 1998 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Tung Wai, and starring Jet Li, Eric Tsang, and Simon Yam. The film was the last collaboration between Hong Kong regulars Li and Yam, as well as Li's last starring role in a Hong Kong film. The plot deals with a rogue assassin known as the "Killing Angel", and a bounty placed on the Angel's head being pursued by an ex-soldier played by Li.
The film starts with a brief recollection of the "Killing Angel", a dangerous assassin that has been operating in most of southeast Asia. The Killing Angel has no known accomplices or colleagues, is not affiliated with any government, religious, or criminal organization, and to this date their true identity has still remained secret. The Killing Angel is believed to be responsible for 6 murders in the past year alone, with only one thing connecting...
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