The Replacement Killers

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The Replacement Killers is a 1998 American action film directed by Antoine Fuqua in his feature film directorial debut, and starring Chow Yun-fat (in his American acting debut), Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker and Kenneth Tsang. Veteran action director John Woo co-produced and choreographed the action sequences.

The film is set in modern-day Los Angeles and follows an emotionally disillusioned assassin who is forced to settle a violent vendetta for a ruthless crime boss.

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