Fulltime Killer
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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
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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
References
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- Films directed by Johnnie To
- Films directed by Wai Ka-Fai
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- Films with screenplays by Wai Ka-fai
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- 2000s Hong Kong films