
The Professional Killer
1981-01-01 · 84 min · ★ 5.0
Tien Yeh, a Vietnamese refugee in Hong Kong, is released from prison by a prostitute named San. Tien Yeh joins a criminal organization and tells San to give up her profession.
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- Directors
- Chen Chun-Liang
- Production companies
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- Countries
- Taiwan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Wang Kuan-HsiungTien Yeh
Ko Chun-HsiungBoss Huo Tian-Hsin
Lily LanKing (Jin) Lee-Wa
Violet Pan Ying-ZiSan Ma-Siao
Nancy Hu Guan-ChenNancy Sang
Chen Hung-LiehSecretary Chou Chong
Guan ShanCaptain Tien
Chin Shih-ErhYoung Huo Tian-Hsin
Ko Hsiang-TingSang Tong-Bi
Chin Shih
Yu Sung-Chao
Ko Hsiao-PaoCounselor WeiTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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