Vengeance is a 2009 neo-noir crime film directed by Johnnie To from a screenplay written by Wai Ka-Fai. A co-production between Hong Kong and France, the film stars Johnny Hallyday, Anthony Wong, Lam Ka-Tung, Lam Suet, Simon Yam and Sylvie Testud. The film was produced by Milkyway Image, and released by ARP Sélection in France, and Media Asia Films in Hong Kong. Vengeance tells the story of Francis Costello, a French chef and former asssasin. When his daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren are attacked by a gang of Triads, Costello heads to Macau to embark on a violent quest for... revenge, enlisting the aid of three hitmen. The idea of Johnnie To directing an English-language film originated with the ARP co-founders and French producers Michèle and Laurent Pétin, who had Alain Delon in mind for the lead role. In 2006, after the Pétins approached him with their idea, To met with Delon, who was not interested in making the film. The Pétins later recommended Johnny Hallyday, who was cast in the lead role after meeting with the director in early 2008.
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| Release date: | May 17, 2009 |
| Directed by: | Johnnie To |
| Runtime: | 109 Minutes |
| Producer: | Wai Ka-Fai, John Chong, Johnnie To, Laurent Pétin, Peter Lam, Michèle Pétin |
| Editor: | David M. Richardson |
| Music by: | Lo Ta-yu |
| Cinematography: | Cheng Siu-Keung, Hung Mo To |
| Screenplay by: | Wai Ka-Fai |
| Genre: | Thriller, Action |