Zodiac Killers (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 1991, Zodiac Killers is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Ann Hui, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Hong Kong student Ben Lee becomes friends with his mainland Chinese classmate Chang Chih while studying abroad in Japan. Ben is unmotivated to study and only cares about money and on the other hand, whenever Chih encounters a Chinese person, he would ask whereabouts of his childhood sweetheart. Ming is also from Hong Kong and in order to elevate his social status, he becomes involved with a bar hostess and owner Yuriko, hoping to become Yakuza leader Yamada Ishikawa's brother in-law.

Who’s in it. Zodiac Killers stars Andy Lau as Ben Li, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung as Meng Tieh-Lan, Junichi Ishida as Hideyuki Asano and Kyôko Kishida as Old geisha Miyako (cameo), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Zodiac Killers has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zodiac Killers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Zodiac Killers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Zodiac Killers (1991)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zodiac Killers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Zodiac Killers worth watching?
Zodiac Killers holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Zodiac Killers?
Zodiac Killers stars Andy Lau, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Junichi Ishida, Kyôko Kishida and Junko Takazawa.
When was Zodiac Killers released?
Zodiac Killers was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.