Bodyguards and Assassins
“To save a nations future, they must protect one man from its past.”
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-sen came to Hong Kong to meet revolutionary comrades. The Qing government sent a group of killers to murder him. Ordinary citizens from all walks of life joined together, blocking the streets and fighting off the assassins to keep Sun Yat-sen safe.
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| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Bodyguards and Assassins
Bodyguards and Assassins is a 2009 cn-language drama, action and history film directed by Teddy Chan Tak-Sam. The cast is led by Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Hu Jun. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Pluto TV.
Bodyguards and Assassins was produced by China Film Group Corporation, Bona Film Group, and We Distribution and made in China and Hong Kong. It was released on December 18, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $23 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Teddy Chan Tak-Sam
- Writers
- Guo Junli, Chun Tin-Nam, Joyce Chan Ka-Yi
- Release date
- December 18, 2009
- Original language
- cn
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $23 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- China Film Group Corporation, Bona Film Group, We Distribution
Bodyguards and Assassins cast & crew
Bodyguards and Assassins was directed by Teddy Chan Tak-Sam and written by Guo Junli, Chun Tin-Nam, and Joyce Chan Ka-Yi.
The cast features Wang Xueqi as Li Yutang, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Prof. Chen Xiaobai, Hu Jun as General Yan Xiaoguo, Donnie Yen as Shum Chung Yang, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung as Deng Sidi, and Edison Wang as Li Chongguang.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Comfort Chan, cinematography is by Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai, and it was produced by Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun and Peter Chan Ho-Sun.
Is Bodyguards and Assassins worth watching?
Bodyguards and Assassins holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 396 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 19m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and history, Bodyguards and Assassins is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Bodyguards and Assassins
Wang Xueqi
Li Yutang
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Prof. Chen Xiaobai
Hu Jun
General Yan Xiaoguo
Donnie Yen
Shum Chung Yang
Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung
Deng Sidi
Edison Wang
Li Chongguang
Leon Lai Ming
Prince Liu Yubai
Mengke Bateer
Stinky Tofu
Chris Lee Yuchun
Fang Hong
Simon Yam
General Fang Tian
Fan Bingbing
Yueru
Zhou Yun
Chun
Bodyguards and Assassins — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bodyguards and Assassins in United States?
Bodyguards and Assassins is streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Pluto TV, Plex in United States.
▸Is Bodyguards and Assassins on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel?
Yes — Bodyguards and Assassins is currently available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Bodyguards and Assassins in?
Bodyguards and Assassins is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Cantonese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bodyguards and Assassins?
Bodyguards and Assassins runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
▸What is Bodyguards and Assassins rated?
Bodyguards and Assassins is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 396 ratings.
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