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Release Date:
6 February 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
Kill or be replaced. morePlot:
Failing to kill anymore because of his conscience, a troubled hit-man 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 hit-man. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
It's Still Strictly Hush Hush (From Studio Briefing. 16 February 1998)
Will Hollywood Build Another Titanic? (From Studio Briefing. 10 February 1998)
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This is superb Hong Kong action stuff !!! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Yun-Fat Chow | ... | John Lee (as Chow Yun-Fat) |
 | Mira Sorvino | ... | Meg Coburn |
 | Michael Rooker | ... | Stan 'Zeedo' Zedkov |
 | Kenneth Tsang | ... | Terence Wei |
 | Jürgen Prochnow | ... | Michael Kogan (as Jurgen Prochnow) |
 | Til Schweiger | ... | Ryker |
 | Danny Trejo | ... | Collins |
 | Clifton Collins Jr. | ... | Loco (as Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez) |
 | Carlos Gómez | ... | Hunt (as Carlos Gomez) |
 | Frank Medrano | ... | Rawlins |
 | Leo Lee | ... | Lam |
 | Patrick Kilpatrick | ... | Pryce |
 | Randall Duk Kim | ... | Alan Chan |
 | Andrew J. Marton | ... | Stevie |
| Sydney Coberly | ... | Sara |
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Additional Details
Also Known As:
Asesinos de reemplazo (Spain) [es]Assassinos Substitutos (Portugal) [pt]
Costretti ad uccidere (Italy) [it]
Elitni morilci (Slovenia) [sl]
Gyilkosok gyilkosa (Hungary) [hu]
Refus de tuer (Canada: French title) [fr]
The Replacement Killers - Die Ersatzkiller (Germany) [de]
The replacement killers (Els substituts) (Spain: Catalan title) [ca]
Un tueur pour cible (France) [fr]
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Rated R for strong violence and for language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
87 min | USA:98 min (extended version)Country:
USAColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
New Zealand:R18 | Argentina:13 | Peru:14 | France:-12 | USA:Unrated (extended version) | Finland:K-16 (VHS) (1998) | Finland:K-18 (35 mm) (1998) | Iceland:16 | Malaysia:18SG | Philippines:R-18 | Australia:MA | Belgium:KNT | Canada:18A | Germany:18 | Netherlands:16 | Norway:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:RFilming Locations:
Ennis-Brown House - 2655 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA moreMOVIEmeter: 
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In the music that plays over the introduction of the "replacement killers" as they walk through the airport terminal, the female voice that is heard singing is actress Claire Trevor singing "Moanin' Low" from the film Key Largo (1948). moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: In the alleyway, when John pulls out a pistol for the third time, he shoots a man on a fire escape, but no report from the gun is heard, nor is a flash seen. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in 'Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty' - Making of the Hollywood Game (2002) (V) moreSoundtrack:
Boom Boom Caw moreFAQ
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Wow, this movie just blew me away !!! I am a fan of the John Woo type of action movies and I must say that even he was just one of the executive producers, his mark is all over this movie!!!
The result is very good : Nicely paced action sequences, more story and emotions than in your average Hong Kong action movie (But not as much story development as in an American production, but in this genre this just isn't needed that much, it would just slow down the pace), well acted , you kinda start feeling sympathetic for the leads and you'll certainly hate these villains. This is a thrill ride from beginning till the end. And this is where I have my only point of criticism : The movie is way to short !!! 80 minutes and the credits start to roll!!! You'll almost start to beg for more... I'll best describe this movie as a cross between "Face-Off" and "The professional" from director Luc Besson. A must-see for every action movie lover.