Four Assassins (2012)

Director:

Stanley J. Orzel

Writer:

Stanley J. Orzel

Release Date:

14 May 2012 (UK)

Genre:

Thriller

Tagline:

It's A Matter Of Love And Death.

Plot:

Four assassins meet in a hotel suite to resolve unfinished business. A tense drama set in the cosmopolitan world of Hong Kong.

Plot Keywords:

Hong Kong | Reunion | Hitman

Awards:

8 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Miguel Ferrer	...	Eli
Will Yun Lee	...	Marcus
Mercedes Renard	...	Cordelia
Hiro Hayama	...	Ken
Emilie Guillot	...	Eva
Oliver Williams	...	Chase
Kirt Kishita	...	Tai Lung
Paul Sheehan	...	Big Ben
Ines Laimins	...	Nadine
Barry O'Rorke	...	Jonas
Michael C. Pizzuto	...	Maximo

Directed by
Stanley J. Orzel

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Stanley J. Orzel

Produced by
C. Joseph Bendy	....	co-executive producer
Patrick Durham	....	co-executive producer
Maria Lo Orzel	....	producer
Eddie Ng	....	line producer
Richard J. Siemens	....	executive producer
Wesley Wong	....	co-executive producer

Original Music by
Andre Matthias

Cinematography by
Wah-Chuen Lam

Film Editing by
Darren Richter

Production Design by
Lok Man Leung

Set Decoration by
Ping Chi Chan
Siu Hong Yung

Costume Design by
Kitty Chau

Production Management
Yuk Wah Cheung	....	unit manager
Aaron Lai	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Stanley Chow	....	second assistant director
Julie Siu Wai Lau	....	first assistant director

Sound Department
Chi Kien Chen	....	sound recordist
Man Kin Leung	....	boom operator
Ken Wong	....	sound re-recording mixer
Woody Woodhall	....	additional dialogue recording

Visual Effects by
Scott Wheeler	....	visual effects supervisor

Stunts
Jack Wong Wai Leung	....	stunt coordinator
Leung Pui Yee	....	stunt double: Mercedes Renard

Camera and Electrical Department
Dandy Chan	....	assistant camera
Hoi-man Mak	....	b-camera operator
Kwok-Keung Mak	....	gaffer

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Sheila Lee	....	costume supervisor

Editorial Department
Ricky Hayner	....	on-line editor

Music Department
Sandro Friedrich	....	musician: ethnic wind instruments
Ingmar Süberkrüb	....	musician: viola

Thanks
William Kong	....	special thanks
Ryan Martin	....	special thanks
Steve Muller	....	special thanks
Paul Santana	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Studio Strada

Distributors

• Inception Media Group (2012) (USA) (theatrical)
• Gryphon Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (DVD)
• Première TV Distribution (2012) (Netherlands) (all media)
• Signature Entertainment (2012) (UK) (DVD)

Special Effects

• Rogue State

Other Companies

• Allied Post Audio  sound re-recording
• Cinedigit Sound  sound post-production
• Hang Wan Cinematic Equipment Rental  camera equipment provided by
• MovieScore Media  soundtrack
• Red Cam Studios  post-production facilities

Also Known As:

Country:

Hong Kong | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Filming Locations:

Hong Kong, China

Company:

Studio Strada

Trivia:

The original title was "Far Away Eyes" and referred to the main character's state of mind.

A tense drama

Contrary to some of the user reviews, this is actually a worthwhile, claustrophobic drama. If you're expecting a "bang-bang-guns-ablazing-shoot'em up" as suggested by the title -- look elsewhere.

But if you're into a character study of four killers examining how they got to where they are while dealing with an unfinished hit, then this is for you. Yes, it takes it's time. But it's a rewarding slow build to a tense climax.

Will Yun Lee and Miguel Ferrer are stand-outs in a well-rounded cast. The movie's few action sequences are expertly choreographed and executed with style. Camera work is inventive given that the majority of the story takes place in one location. Even the music is impressive.

All in all, this is a classy indie movie.