The Head Hunter (1982)
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...
Director: Lau Shing-Hon
Producer: lau shing-hon
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Negative (base on 159 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 16:41:18
Genre:
Action
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User Reviews
alfred hitchcock
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
kazuhiko yamaguchi
Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.
willard huyck
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
william girdler
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
albert band
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
burt p lynwood
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
harold young
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
clyde bruckman
Weak character development left me uninterested.
william c thomas
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
muriel box
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
w lee wilder
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
henry koster
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
alan crosland
Weak character development left me uninterested.
albert parker
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
yu chi lien
Excellent performances all around.
marc b ray
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
joe cheung tung-cho
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
peter collinson
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
leslie pearce
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
tonino ricci
The special effects were subpar and distracting.