Cheap Killers 1998
In the gritty underworld of Hong Kong's triads, *Cheap Killers (1998)* follows the deadly partnership of Sam Cool and Yat-Tiu, two ruthless hitmen whose loyalty is tested when Yat-Tiu betrays their boss by stealing his lover, Ling.
Director: Clarence Ford
Cast
Sunny Chan Kam-Hung
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Alex Fong Chung-Sun
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Stephen Fung
Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei
Henry Fong Ping
Bert Mok
Lillian Ho Ga-Lai
Ku Feng
Chan Sek
Gary Mak Wing-Lun
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheap Killers (1998) about?
*Cheap Killers* plunges viewers into the violent world of Hong Kong's triads, where two hitmen, Sam Cool and Yat-Tiu, face downfall after Yat-Tiu crosses a mob boss over a woman. Pursued by both the underworld and the police, their once-solid partnership unravels as they fight to survive in the shadows.
Who directed Cheap Killers?
Clarence Ford directed *Cheap Killers*, bringing a gritty, high-stakes energy to this triad-focused action thriller.
Who stars in Cheap Killers?
The film stars Sunny Chan Kam-Hung, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Stephen Fung, Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei, and Henry Fong Ping in pivotal roles.
Is Cheap Killers (1998) worth watching?
As an unrated but action-packed Hong Kong thriller, *Cheap Killers* delivers solid fight scenes and a compelling tale of betrayal. Fans of gritty, character-driven action will find it engaging, even without an IMDb rating to lean on.
How long is Cheap Killers?
Cheap Killers runs for 100 minutes.
Cheap Killers (1998) — Inside Hong Kong's Triad Bloodbath with Sunny Chan Kam-Hung
In the gritty underworld of Hong Kong's triads, *Cheap Killers (1998)* follows the deadly partnership of Sam Cool and Yat-Tiu, two ruthless hitmen whose loyalty is tested when Yat-Tiu betrays their boss by stealing his lover, Ling. When the boss is murdered, the gloves come off—both men become fugitives, hunted not just by the triads but by the law. Reduced to desperate low-level thugs, their once-fierce bond crumbles under the weight of paranoia and betrayal.
Clarence Ford's *Cheap Killers* delivers a raw, action-packed dive into the criminal underbelly, where trust is a luxury and survival a daily grind. The film's neon-lit Hong Kong setting and relentless pace amplify its themes of greed, revenge, and the hollow cost of power. With a cast led by Sunny Chan Kam-Hung and Alex Fong Chung-Sun, this 1998 neo-noir thriller blends explosive action with a darkly cynical take on brotherhood gone wrong.
