Bodyguards and Assassins

十月圍城2009

To save a nations future, they must protect one man from its past.

Teddy Chan Tak-Sam
2h 19m
December 18, 2009 · China, Hong Kong

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: December 18, 2009
Original language: CN
Spoken languages: Chinese, Cantonese, English
Countries: China, Hong Kong
Production: Bona Film Group,China Film Group Corporation,We Distribution
Cast: Wang Xueqi,Tony Leung Ka-fai,Hu Jun,Donnie Yen,Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung,Edison Wang,Leon Lai Ming,Mengke Bateer,Chris Lee Yuchun,Simon Yamand 156 more
Director: Teddy Chan Tak-Sam
Writer: Guo Junli,Chun Tin-Nam,Joyce Chan Ka-Yi,Chan Wai
Producer: Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun,Peter Chan Ho-Sun,Huang Jianxin
Cinematography: Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai,Yang Zhenyu
Music: Comfort Chan,Peter Kam Pau-Tat
Budget: $23,000,000
Revenue: $6,604,537
Homepage: Official site
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