The Head Hunter (1982)

User Reviews Mixed to Negative (base on 159 reviews)
Description Former Vietnamese soldier Nguyen Dich (Chow Yun-Fat) comes to HK after the Vietnam war, as a professional killer for a gang leader. Here he meets and falls in love with Vicky Lee (Rosamund Kwan). He is ordered to kill her father, and later given the order to kill her too as she started to suspect him. She then discovers that he is responsible for her fathers death...
Genres Action
Director Lau Shing-Hon
Producer lau shing-hon
Published Date 2026-04-01 16:41:18
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Actors


Chow Yun-Fat
Rosamund Kwan
Wan Chi-Keung
Philip Chan
Ko Chun-Hsiung

Overall Reviews: Mixed to Negative (base on 159 reviews)

Most recent reviews

john o'connor Recent review

I found it difficult to stay invested.

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leslie pearce Recent review

A strong, engaging story from start to finish.

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scott pembroke Recent review

Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

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law chi Recent review

Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.

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demofilo fidani Recent review

The plot was predictable and uninspired.

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kazuhiko yamaguchi Recent review

Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.

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william rowland Recent review

The dialogue felt natural and well-written.

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john ford Recent review

A promising premise, but the execution fell short.

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don 'red' barry Recent review

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

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sam wood Recent review

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

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gianfranco baldanello Recent review

One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.

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james l wolcott Recent review

The story felt flat and lacked momentum.

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benjamin stoloff Recent review

An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.

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muriel box Recent review

Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.

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carlo vanzina Recent review

Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.

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monte brice Recent review

Lack of chemistry between the main actors.

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ubaldo ragona Recent review

Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.

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victor halperin Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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george archainbaud Recent review

Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.

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sung ting-mei Recent review

Loved the characters and the emotional depth.

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