Fulltime Killer (2001)
Fulltime Killer (2001), directed by Johnnie To, starring Andy Lau and Takashi Sorimachi.
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A story of two killers with different ideals...
Synopsis
Professional assassin O has resided in an isolated world of killing and loneliness. But his life begins to change once he meets the innocent Chin; hired to clean O's apartment. However, soon the flamboyent and reckless Tok enters Chin's life with a mission to unveil O's identity and usurp his place as the number one sharp-shooting assassin in the game.
- Cheng Siu-KeungCinematography
- Johnnie ToDirector, Producer
- Wai Ka-FaiDirector, Producer, Screenplay
- David M. RichardsonEditing
About the film
Fulltime Killer (Chinese: 全職殺手) is a 2001 Hong Kong action film directed and produced by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai, with the latter being also involved in the screenwriting. It is also produced by and starring Andy Lau. The film was released on 3 August 2001.
The film is based on Pang Ho-cheung's novel of the same name.
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Fulltime Killer (Chinese: 全職殺手) is a 2001 Hong Kong action film directed and produced by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai, with the latter being also involved in the screenwriting. It is also produced by and starring Andy Lau. The film was released on 3 August 2001.
The film is based on Pang Ho-cheung's novel of the same name.
Plot
Based on a book by Hong Kong filmmaker Pang Ho-cheung, Fulltime Killer protagonist O is a hitman being challenged by new hotshot Lok Tok-wah. O has lived a life of seclusion as the number one hitman in Asia. The woman living at his contact address is captured after O foils a set-up by his boss. He then goes on the run while trying to fend off his adversary. The last part of the movie focuses on an Interpol detective's attempt to write the story of Tok and O.
Alternate ending
The film has two endings. The normal one that appeared in theaters and the special ending for Malaysia where O and Chin end up being caught by police. This was supposedly done as per special request to show that "Crime doesn't pay".
Cast
Andy Lau as Lok Tok-wah
Takashi Sorimachi as O
Simon Yam as Albert Lee
Kelly Lin as Ms. Chin
Cherrie Ying as Gigi
Lam Suet as Fat Ice
Rocky Lai as Bald thug
Liu Chun-hung as Man in Bangkok Jail
Teddy Li as C7
Ernest Mauser as Priest
Wong Chi-wai as Policeman in Singapore
Lam Chung-kei as Cop
Home media
On 29 March 2004, DVD was released by Tartan Asia Extreme at the United Kingdom in Region 2.
Reception
Fulltime Killer has a rating of 56% on Rotten Tomatoes.
See also
Andy Lau filmography
Johnnie To filmography
List of Hong Kong films of 2001
List of Hong Kong films
References
External links
Official website
Fulltime Killer at IMDb
Fulltime Killer at Rotten Tomatoes
Fulltime Killer at LoveHKFilm.com
HK cinemagic entry Archived 1 May 2023 at the Wayback Machine
Text from Fulltime Killer on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulltime_Killer
Trivia
- It grossed US$ 181.662 worldwide.
- It premiered on August 3, 2001, a Friday.
- It runs 1h42 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "全職殺手".
- It won 0 award(s) and received 1 nomination(s) on record at Wikidata — International Submission to the Academy Awards among them.
- This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosMilkyway Image, Teamwork Motion Pictures
- CountriesHong Kong SAR China
- LanguagesCantonese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, English
- Box officeUS$ 181,662
- StatusReleased
More about this film
Nominations
- International Submission to the Academy Awards 2002
Filming locations
- South Korea
- Hong Kong
Set in
- Macau
Cast
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Andy Lau
Lok Tok-Wah -
Takashi Sorimachi
O -
Simon Yam
Albert Lee -
Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei
Chin -
Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi
Gigi -
Lam Suet
Fat Ice -
Teddy Lin Wai-Kin
C7 -
Patrick Ling Chi-Hung
Bodyguard -
Choi Kwok-Keung
Bodyguard -
Ching Kwok-Leung
Bodyguard -
Ho Hon-Chau
Killer - Yiu Man-Kei Henchman
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Rocky Lai Keung-Ken
Bald Thug (uncredited) -
Liu Chun-Hung
Man in Jail (uncredited) -
Ernest Mauser
Priest (uncredited) -
Wong Chi-Wai
Singapore Policeman (uncredited) - Roderick Lam Chung-Kei Cop (uncredited)
- Tong Pau-Chung Killer (uncredited)
- Adam Chan Chung-Tai Henchman (uncredited)
Quiz about this movie
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Comando Final Drama from the 2000s
7.0
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Rookie: Um Profissional do Perigo
5.9
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Arena do Tigre
6.5
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Código do Silêncio
5.9
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Retroceder Nunca, Render-se Jamais 3: Os Irmãos Kickboxers
6.7
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Missão Vingança
7.1
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Conflitos Internos Drama from the 2000s
7.8
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Perigo Extremo
6.9
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Jogos Letais
6.3
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Charlie em Ação
6.2
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A Sombra de um Desejo 2 actors in common
6.0
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Codinome Cassius 7
5.8
Tags
Crew
- Cheng Siu-Keung Cinematography
- Johnnie To Director
- Wai Ka-Fai Director
- David M. Richardson Editing
- Andy Lau Producer
- Johnnie To Producer
- Wai Ka-Fai Producer
- Alex Khaskin Original music
- Guy Zerafa Original music
- Joey O'Bryan Screenplay
- Wai Ka-Fai Screenplay
Questions about this film
What is Fulltime Killer about?
Fulltime Killer: Professional assassin O has resided in an isolated world of killing and loneliness. But his life begins to change once he meets the innocent Chin; hired to clean O's apartment. However, soon the flamboyent and reckless Tok enters Chin's life with a mission to unveil O's identity and usurp his place as the number one s…
Who directed Fulltime Killer?
Fulltime Killer was directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai in 2001.
Who stars in Fulltime Killer?
The cast of Fulltime Killer includes Andy Lau, Takashi Sorimachi, Simon Yam, Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei and Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi.
How long is Fulltime Killer?
Fulltime Killer runs for 102 minutes, or 1h42.
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