Bodyguards and Assassins 2009

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56 Reviews

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Gummy
sticky mess rating
4%
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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.

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

Chris Lee Yuchun

as Fang Hong

Fan Bingbing

as Yuet-yu

Zhou Yun

as Ah Suen

Mengke Bateer

as Stinky Tofu

Director:

Teddy Chan Tak-Sum

Writer:

Guo Junli, Chun Tin-Nam, Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, Chan Wai

Genres:

Drama,Action,History

Release Date:

2009 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

139 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Bodyguards and Assassins

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Chris Lee Yuchun

as Fang Hong

Fan Bingbing

as Yuet-yu

Zhou Yun

as Ah Suen

Mengke Bateer

as Stinky Tofu

Edison Wang

as Li Chung-Guang

Leon Lai Ming

as Prince Lau Luk-Yak / Liu Yu-Bai

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

as Prof Yang Quyun

Michele Reis

as Prince Lau's Woman

Simon Yam

as General Fang Tian

Cung Le

as Qing Assassin, Sa Zhenchan

Philip Ng Wan-Lung

as Qing Assassin

Xing Yu

as Qing Assassin

Che Kim-Fai

as Qing Assassin

Dennis To Yu-Hang

as Qing Assassin

Zhang Jianya

as Boss Feng

Zhang Hanyu

as Sun Yat-Sen

Lü Zhong

as Sun Yat-Sen's Mother

John Shum Kin-Fun

as Ah Suen's Father

Wang Xichao

as Bao Shi

Hao Liang

as Nianci

Liu Guangning

as Empress Dowager Cixi

Xu Shouqin

as Tan Jiu, Tang's Butler

Gary Mak Wing-Lun

as Casino Dealer

Phillip Vasels

as Shi Mi-Fu's British Superior

Jack Wong

as Shot Policeman

Liu Bin

as

Wei Yun

as

Zhu Gen

as

Fu Lei

as

Ye Liu

as

Long De

as

Ou Ning

as Huang Shizhong

Li Pu

as

Lok Lui

as

Tsui Na

as

Guo Hui

as

Ng Fei

as

Wei Li

as

Hou Jun

as

Liu Tao

as

Meng Xianhua

as 孟宪华

Lou Qi

as

Edmond Wong Kin-Yip

as Shot Policeman

Chang Di

as Police Chief

Fang Ge

as Chief Eunuch

Wei Yibo

as Yong Kai

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