Bodyguards and Assassins vs The Swordsman
The Swordsman has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.8/10 for Bodyguards and Assassins). The Swordsman is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 19m. Bodyguards and Assassins is the older of the two (2009 against 2020). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Bodyguards and Assassins
The Swordsman| Bodyguards and Assassins | The Swordsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2020 |
| Length | 2h 19m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Teddy Chan Tak-Sum | Choi Jae-hoon |
| Main cast | Edison Wang, Donnie Yen, Michele Reis, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai | Jang Hyuk, Ji Seung-hyun, Jeong Man-sik, Ji Gun-woo, Joe Taslim |
Synopsis
Bodyguards and Assassins
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.
The Swordsman
After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
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