The Killer (1989) – Filming Locations
Action / Crime / Drama / Thriller · Directed by John Woo · Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Sally Yip Sin-Man
Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie is blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one last job to pay for his unintended victim's sight-restoring operation. But when Jeffrey is double-crossed, he reluctantly joins forces with a rogue policeman to make things right.
Where was The Killer filmed?
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Opening assassination sequence and various chase scenes through Hong Kong's urban landscape. The film opens with one of John Woo's signature gunfight sequences in Hong Kong's central business district, establishing the movie's kinetic action style
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Detective Li encounters the Killer in crowded urban environments and street scenes. Wanchai's dense urban environment and street markets provide authentic Hong Kong locations for pivotal scenes between the protagonist and antagonist
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong – The Killer visits a Catholic church for spiritual reflection and prayer. The church provides a contrasting sanctuary space where the hardened assassin reveals his internal conflict and humanity
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong – High-speed action sequences and foot chases through commercial districts. Causeway Bay's bustling commercial streets serve as backdrop for elaborate gunfight and chase sequences characteristic of John Woo's style
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Final action sequence and climactic confrontation. The racecourse area provides an open space for the film's climactic set piece, showcasing Woo's trademark balletic gunplay and explosive action choreography