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The Replacement Killers

  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
29K
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Mira Sorvino and Chow Yun-Fat in The Replacement Killers (1998)
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A troubled hitman seeks aid from a forger to help him get papers to China. However, the drug lord has hired replacements to finish the job, and kill the hitman.A troubled hitman seeks aid from a forger to help him get papers to China. However, the drug lord has hired replacements to finish the job, and kill the hitman.A troubled hitman seeks aid from a forger to help him get papers to China. However, the drug lord has hired replacements to finish the job, and kill the hitman.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
29K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Antoine Fuqua
  • Writer
    • Ken Sanzel
  • Stars
    • Chow Yun-Fat
    • Mira Sorvino
    • Michael Rooker
Top credits
  • Director
    • Antoine Fuqua
  • Writer
    • Ken Sanzel
  • Stars
    • Chow Yun-Fat
    • Mira Sorvino
    • Michael Rooker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 191User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    The Replacement Killers
    Trailer 2:22
    The Replacement Killers

    Photos83

    Chow Yun-Fat as John Lee
    Til Schweiger in The Replacement Killers (1998)
    Danny Trejo in The Replacement Killers (1998)
    Kenneth Tsang in The Replacement Killers (1998)
    Clifton Collins Jr. in The Replacement Killers (1998)
    Michael Rooker in The Replacement Killers (1998)
    Carlos Gómez in The Replacement Killers (1998)
    Mira Sorvino in The Replacement Killers (1998)
    Chow Yun-Fat in The Replacement Killers (1998)
    Mira Sorvino in The Replacement Killers (1998)
    Mira Sorvino and Chow Yun-Fat in The Replacement Killers (1998)
    Mira Sorvino and Chow Yun-Fat in The Replacement Killers (1998)

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    Chow Yun-Fat
    Chow Yun-Fat
    • John Leeas John Lee
    Mira Sorvino
    Mira Sorvino
    • Meg Coburnas Meg Coburn
    Michael Rooker
    Michael Rooker
    • Stan 'Zeedo' Zedkovas Stan 'Zeedo' Zedkov
    Kenneth Tsang
    Kenneth Tsang
    • Terence Weias Terence Wei
    Jürgen Prochnow
    Jürgen Prochnow
    • Michael Koganas Michael Kogan
    • (as Jurgen Prochnow)
    Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger
    • Rykeras Ryker
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Collinsas Collins
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    Clifton Collins Jr.
    • Locoas Loco
    • (as Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez)
    Carlos Gómez
    Carlos Gómez
    • Huntas Hunt
    • (as Carlos Gomez)
    Frank Medrano
    Frank Medrano
    • Rawlinsas Rawlins
    Leo Lee
    Leo Lee
    • Lamas Lam
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    • Pryceas Pryce
    Randall Duk Kim
    Randall Duk Kim
    • Alan Chanas Alan Chan
    Andrew J. Marton
    • Stevieas Stevie
    Sydney Coberly
    • Saraas Sara
    Yau-Gene Chan
    • Peter Weias Peter Wei
    Carlos Leon
    Carlos Leon
    • Romeroas Romero
    Nicki Micheaux
    Nicki Micheaux
    • Technicianas Technician
    • Director
      • Antoine Fuqua
    • Writer
      • Ken Sanzel
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie set the record for the most bullets fired in an American film.
    • Goofs
      Alan's passport is shown to be a British Citizen (GBR) passport. Given the time the film was made and the time the older blue British passports were retired, Alan would have had a Hong Kong (British National Overseas) passport and not a British Citizen one.
    • Quotes

      John Lee: I'll need guns.

    • Alternate versions
      Available in an extended version on DVD and Blu-ray.
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: Where the Action Is: Making 'The Replacement Killers' (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Keep Hope Alive
      Written by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland
      Performed by The Crystal Method
      Courtesy of Outpost Recordings
      Under license from Universal Music Special Markets

    User reviews191

    Review
    Top review
    THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS (1998)
    Tarance Wei son is killed by a detective, so he decides to hire John Lee to kill the detective's son. John can't do the job and figures his family will be in danger. He attempts to get to China and meets up with Meg. The two become partners in this action packed movie. The movie has a lot of style but there isn't real strong substance. The action scenes are quite good and there are funny scenes throughout the movie and the final action scene was done quite well. I give this movie 3/5. Rated PA
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    • Jun 24, 1999

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 6, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Sát Thủ Thay Thế
    • Filming locations
      • Ennis House - 2607 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
      • WCG Entertainment Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,204,929
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,046,553
      • Feb 8, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,204,929
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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