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Bodyguards and Assassins
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Bodyguards and Assassins

2009-12-18 · 139 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Action · History

In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-sen came to Hong Kong to meet revolutionary comrades. The Qing government sent a group of killers to murder him. Ordinary citizens from all walks of life joined together, blocking the streets and fighting off the assassins to keep Sun Yat-sen safe.

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Directors
Teddy Chen
Production companies
China Film Group Corporation, Bona Film Group, We Distribution
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Status
Released
Budget
USD 23,000,000
Revenue
USD 6,604,537

Top Cast

Wang XueqiWang XueqiLi Yutang
Tony Leung Ka-faiTony Leung Ka-faiProf. Chen Xiaobai
Hu JunHu JunGeneral Yan Xiaoguo
Donnie YenDonnie YenShum Chung Yang
Nicholas Tse Ting-fungNicholas Tse Ting-fungDeng Sidi
Edison WangEdison WangLi Chongguang
Leon Lai MingLeon Lai MingPrince Liu Yubai
Mengke BateerMengke BateerStinky Tofu
Chris Lee YuchunChris Lee YuchunFang Hong
Simon YamSimon YamGeneral Fang Tian
Fan BingbingFan BingbingYueru
Zhou YunZhou YunChun
Eric Tsang Chi-waiEric Tsang Chi-waiHK Police Chief Smith
Jacky Cheung Hok-yauJacky Cheung Hok-yauProf. Yang Quyun
Zhang HanyuZhang HanyuSun Yat-sen
Cung LeCung LeQing Assassin - Sa Zhenchan
Philip Ng Wan-lungPhilip Ng Wan-lungQing Assassin
Xing YuXing YuQing Assassin
Che Kim-faiChe Kim-faiQing Assassin
Dennis To Yu-HangDennis To Yu-HangQing Assassin

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