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The Replacement Killers (1998)
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Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, but his conscience gets the better of him, and he spares the child's life. Afraid that Wei will take revenge on his family in China, Lee seeks out expert forger Meg Coburn to obtain the passport he needs to get out of the country, but a band of replacement killers is soon on his trail.
Cast
Chow Yun-Fatas John Lee
Mira Sorvinoas Meg Coburn
Michael Rookeras Stan 'Zeedo' Zedkov
Kenneth Tsangas Terence Wei
Jürgen Prochnowas Michael Kogan
Til Schweigeras Ryker
Danny Trejoas Collins
Clifton Collins Jr.as Loco
Carlos Gómezas Hunt
Frank Medranoas Rawlins
Leo Leeas Lam
Patrick Kilpatrickas Pryce
Randall Duk Kimas Alan Chan
Andrew J. Martonas Stevie
Facts
| Release date | February 6, 1998 |
| Runtime | 87 min (1h 27m) — shorter as the 1998 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $30,000,000 |
| Box office | $19,200,000 (0.6× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0120008 |
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Questions
How long is The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers runs 87 minutes (1h 27m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Replacement Killers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 583 votes, which places it #88 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 29%) and #1397 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers was directed by Antoine Fuqua. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Michael (2026), Emancipation (2022), Training Day (2001).
Who stars in The Replacement Killers?
Chow Yun-Fat as John Lee; Mira Sorvino as Meg Coburn; Michael Rooker as Stan 'Zeedo' Zedkov; Kenneth Tsang as Terence Wei; Jürgen Prochnow as Michael Kogan; Til Schweiger as Ryker.
What is The Replacement Killers rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Replacement Killers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15490.