Bodyguards and Assassins
Also known as Shiyue Weicheng
2009 Hong Kong film directed by Teddy Chan
Film · TMDB
6.8In 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.
Released: 2009-12-18139 minDir: Teddy ChanDrama, Action, HistoryBudget: $23.0MBox office: $6.6M
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Cast
- Donnie Yen as Sum Chung-Yang
- Wang Xueqi as Li Yu-Tang
- Tony Leung Ka-fai as Prof. Chen Xiaobai
- Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung as Ah Si / Deng Si-Di
- Hu Jun as General Yan Xiao-Guo
- Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as HK Police Chief Shi Mi-Fu
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2000s historical action films2009 Cantonese-language films2009 films2009 Hong Kong films2009 Mandarin-language films2009 martial arts filmsBest Film Hong Kong Film Award winnersCultural depictions of Sun Yat-senFilms about revolutionariesFilms directed by Teddy ChanFilms scored by Peter KamFilms set in 1905