Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)
To save a nations future, they must protect one man from its past.
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.
Director: Teddy Chan Tak-Sum
Genre: Drama, Action, History
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: December 18, 2009
Cast
- Donnie Yen - Sum Chung-Yang
- Wang Xueqi - Li Yu-Tang
- Tony Leung Ka-fai - Prof. Chen Xiaobai
- Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung - Ah Si / Deng Si-Di
- Hu Jun - General Yan Xiao-Guo
- Eric Tsang Chi-Wai - HK Police Chief Shi Mi-Fu
- Chris Lee Yuchun - Fang Hong
- Fan Bingbing - Yuet-yu
- Zhou Yun - Ah Suen
- Mengke Bateer - Stinky Tofu
Screenplay
Music: Comfort Chan, Peter Kam Pau-Tat
Cinematography: Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai, Yang Zhenyu
Editing: Derek Hui Wang-Yu, Wong Hoi
Production: China Film Group Corporation, Bona Film Group, We Distribution
Country: China, Hong Kong
Language: 普通话, 广州话 / 廣州話, English
Budget: $23M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: cn
Themes
Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final
Keywords
martial arts, assassination, sword, beaten to death, impalement, hong kong, head bashed in, violent death, hook, bloody fight
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bodyguards and Assassins about?
- In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.
- Who directed Bodyguards and Assassins?
- Bodyguards and Assassins was directed by Teddy Chan Tak-Sum.
- Who stars in Bodyguards and Assassins?
- Bodyguards and Assassins stars Donnie Yen, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung, Hu Jun, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai.
- How long is Bodyguards and Assassins?
- Bodyguards and Assassins has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is Bodyguards and Assassins?
- Bodyguards and Assassins is a Drama, Action, History film.
- What is the budget of Bodyguards and Assassins?
- Bodyguards and Assassins had a budget of $23M.
- How much did Bodyguards and Assassins gross?
- Bodyguards and Assassins grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was Bodyguards and Assassins produced?
- Bodyguards and Assassins was produced in China, Hong Kong.
- What are the themes of Bodyguards and Assassins?
- The themes of Bodyguards and Assassins include: Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final.