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Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)
Shi yue wei cheng (original title)

139 min  -  Action | Drama | History   -  18 December 2009 (China)
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In 1905, the revolutionary Sun Wen intends to visit Hong Kong to discuss his plans for revolution with fellow Tongmenghui members. Ultimate goal is to overthrow the corrupt Qing dynasty. However, a group of assassins is sent to kill Sun.

Director:

Teddy Chan

Writers:

Tin Nam Chun, James Yuen, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Donnie Yen, Leon Lai and Xueqi Wang
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Cast

Credited cast:
Donnie Yen ...
Leon Lai ...
Liu Yu-Bai
Xueqi Wang ...
Tony Leung Ka Fai Tony Leung Ka Fai ...
Nicholas Tse Nicholas Tse ...
Jun Hu Jun Hu ...
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Eric Tsang Eric Tsang ...
Detective Smith
Simon Yam Simon Yam ...
Bingbing Fan ...
Yuet-yu
Cung Le ...
Sa Zhen-shan
Bo-Chieh Wang Bo-Chieh Wang ...
Yun Zhou Yun Zhou ...
Ah Suen
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Wang Fu-ming
Jacky Cheung Jacky Cheung ...
Yang Quyun
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In 1905, the revolutionary Sun Wen intends to visit Hong Kong to discuss his plans for revolution with fellow Tongmenghui members. Ultimate goal is to overthrow the corrupt Qing dynasty. However, a group of assassins is sent to kill Sun.

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Stabbed In The Back | Martial Arts | Assassination | Stabbed In The Stomach | Shot In The Leg  | See more »

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Action | Drama | History

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China | Hong Kong

Language:

Mandarin | Cantonese | English

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Телохранители и убийцы See more »

Filming Locations:

Shanghai, China

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$23,000,000 (estimated)
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China Film Group, Cinema Popular, Shanghai Media & Entertainment Group See more »
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DTS-ES  | Dolby Digital EX

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2.35 : 1
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Remake of Fists of Legends II: Iron Bodyguards (1974) See more »