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The Head Hunter

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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…

DirectorLau Shing-Hon
WritersSze-To Cheuk-hon·Lau Shing-Hon
ProducersKung Chuan-kai·Law Hing-Man

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Cast · Directed by Lau Shing-Hon

CYChow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-Fat
Nguen Dich
RCRosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
Vicky Lee
WCWan Chi-keung
Wan Chi-keung
Kenny
PYPhilip Chan Yan-kin
Philip Chan Yan-kin
Kim Tai-Yung
KCKo Chun-Hsiung
Ko Chun-Hsiung
Lee Hung-Fat
TCTang Ching
Tang Ching
Tang Kin
FCFlora Cheong-Leen
Flora Cheong-Leen
Film Star
MKMelvin Wong King-Sun
Melvin Wong King-Sun
Inspector Lau
NHNg Hong-Sang
Ng Hong-Sang
Captain Ng
LWLo Wai
Lo Wai
Victim
TCTsang Choh-Lam
Tsang Choh-Lam
Blind Street Musician
STStephan Yip Tin-Hang
Stephan Yip Tin-Hang
Killer with Melon Knife

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The Head Hunter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Head Hunter?

The Head Hunter is streaming on FlixFling, Midnight Pulp and IndieFlix Shorts in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Head Hunter on Netflix?

No, The Head Hunter is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on FlixFling and Midnight Pulp.

Is The Head Hunter on Amazon Prime Video?

The Head Hunter isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Head Hunter for free?

The Head Hunter is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex and Tubi TV in United States.