The Replacement Killers is a 1998 American
action film directed by
Antoine Fuqua in his feature film directorial debut, and starring
Chow Yun-fat,
Mira Sorvino,
Michael Rooker and
Kenneth Tsang. The film was released in the United States on February 6, 1998. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Ken Sanzel. 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 against a ruthless crime boss. The film marks the American acting debut for Chow, as his previous film credits included
Hong Kong action cinema only.