Bodyguards and Assassins
To save a nations future, they must protect one man from its past.
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12/18/2009Runtime
139 minsOverview
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.
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A visceral historical action film where ordinary Hong Kong citizens band together to defend a revolutionary leader against waves of skilled assassins. It's a showcase of brutal martial arts choreography anchored by themes of sacrifice and collective purpose.
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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
Edison Wang
Li Chung-Guang
Leon Lai
Prince Lau Luk-Yak / Liu Yu-Bai
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