The Assassin 1967
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SplatYu is a two-armed swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple pleasures until an accidental meeting with another patriot sets him back on the road to bloody, brutal vengeance.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Nie Zheng
as Xia Ying
as Nie Rong
as Concubine Zhao
as Premier Han Kui
as Official Yen Chung Tzu
as Xu Shi
as Du Po
as Zheng's Mother
as Master Wu Ji
Director:
Writer:
Chang Cheh
Stars:
Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Li Hsiang-Chun, Chiu Sam-Yin, Huang Tsung-Hsun, Tien Feng, Chang Pei-Shan, Cheng Lui, Lin Jing, Fang Mian,
Genres:
Action,Drama
Release Date:
1967 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
121 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Assassin
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Nie Zheng
as Xia Ying
as Nie Rong
as Concubine Zhao
as Premier Han Kui
as Official Yen Chung Tzu
as Xu Shi
as Du Po
as Zheng's Mother
as Master Wu Ji
as Han Emperor
as Xi Yuan
as Xu Shi's Uncle
as Ying's Father
as General Lu Pen
as Yang Jian
as Zhang, Official Yen's Son
as Ji's Disciple
as (extra) (uncredited)
as Innkeeper (uncredited)
as (extra) (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as (extra) (uncredited)
as Tzu's Attendant (uncredited)
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as (extra) (uncredited)
as Man Deliver Silver to Ying (uncredited)
as (extra) (uncredited)
as (extra) (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as (extra) (uncredited)
as Villager at Execution Ground (uncredited)
as Ji's Disciple (uncredited)
as Yang Jian's Sister-in-Law (uncredited)
as Man Deliver Sword to Ying (uncredited)
as Tian Qing (uncredited)
as (extra) (uncredited)
as Man Deliver Jewelry to Ying (uncredited)
as Yang Jian's Mother (uncredited)
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as (extra) (uncredited)
as Wang Yue (uncredited)
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as Soldier (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
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