What genre is Bodyguards and Assassins?

Bodyguards and Assassins is categorised as Action, Drama, History.

Who stars in Bodyguards and Assassins?

Edison Wang, Donnie Yen, Michele Reis, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai appear in the main cast.

Who directed Bodyguards and Assassins?

Teddy Chan Tak-Sum directed Bodyguards and Assassins.

How long is Bodyguards and Assassins?

Bodyguards and Assassins runs for 2h 19m (139 minutes).

Is Bodyguards and Assassins worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Bodyguards and Assassins?

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Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)

Name: Bodyguards and Assassins
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Released: 2009
Duration: 139 min
Cast: Edison Wang, Donnie Yen, Michele Reis, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai

Movie 2h 19m ★ 6.8/10

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Bodyguards and Assassins is an action, drama and history movie from 2009. It is directed by Teddy Chan Tak-Sum. The cast includes Edison Wang, Donnie Yen and Michele Reis. The running time is 2h 19m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about Bodyguards and Assassins

What genre is Bodyguards and Assassins?: Bodyguards and Assassins is categorised as Action, Drama, History.
Who stars in Bodyguards and Assassins?: Edison Wang, Donnie Yen, Michele Reis, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai appear in the main cast.
Who directed Bodyguards and Assassins?: Teddy Chan Tak-Sum directed Bodyguards and Assassins.
How long is Bodyguards and Assassins?: Bodyguards and Assassins runs for 2h 19m (139 minutes).
Is Bodyguards and Assassins worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Bodyguards and Assassins?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.