The Replacement Killers
Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, but his conscience gets the better of him, and he spares the child's life. Afraid that Wei will take revenge on his family in China, Lee seeks out expert forger Meg Coburn to obtain the passport he needs to get out of the country, but a band of replacement killers is soon on his trail.
Critics Sentiment
John Lee performs nightclub assassination to repay his debt
Lee discovers monk Alan has been tortured to death
The film drops significantly during the middle act's exposition and Alan's death before recovering for the car wash and final compound sequences
The Replacement Killers starts strong with stylish action sequences showcasing Chow Yun-Fat's assassin skills but becomes repetitive during its middle section. The film recovers for its final act with memorable set pieces like the car wash shootout, though reviewers consistently note it lacks the emotional depth of Hong Kong cinema while delivering solid entertainment value.
Full cast
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Chow Yun-Fat
John Lee
Mira Sorvino
Meg Coburn
Michael Rooker
Stan 'Zeedo' Zedkov
Kenneth Tsang
Terence Wei
Jürgen Prochnow
Michael Kogan
Til Schweiger
Ryker
Danny Trejo
Collins
Clifton Collins Jr.
Loco
Carlos Gómez
Hunt
Frank Medrano
Rawlins
Leo Lee
Lam
Patrick Kilpatrick
Pryce
Randall Duk Kim
Alan Chan
Andrew J. Marton
Stevie
Sydney Coberly
Sara
Yau-Gene Chan
Peter Wei
Carlos Leon
Romero
Nicki Micheaux
Technician
Max Daniels
Smuggler
James Wing Woo
Priest
Crew
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