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To save a nations future, they must protect one man from its past. - Bodyguards and Assassins
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Title: Bodyguards and Assassins

Release Date: 18 Dec 2009

Runtime: 2h 19m

Genre: Drama, Action, History

Director: China Film Group Corporation, Bona Film Group, We Distribution

Production Companies: China Film Group Corporation, Bona Film Group, We Distribution

Overview: 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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Average Vote: 6.8 (365 votes)

Cast

  • Sum Chung-Yang: Donnie Yen
  • Li Yu-Tang: Wang Xueqi
  • Prof. Chen Xiaobai: Tony Leung Ka-Fai
  • Ah Si / Deng Si-Di: Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung
  • General Yan Xiao-Guo: Hu Jun
  • HK Police Chief Shi Mi-Fu: Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
  • Fang Hong: Chris Lee Yuchun
  • Yuet-yu: Fan Bingbing
  • Ah Suen: Zhou Yun
  • Stinky Tofu: Mengke Bateer
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