With a star studded Asian cast and awe-inspiring cinematography, Bodyguards and Assassins is one of Hong Kongs most awaited blockbuster. A gripping storyline, set in a time of political upheaval, we are retold the story of a significant chapter in Chinese modern history. Set in 1905, Sun Yat-Sen, an exiled Chinese revolutionary plans a rendezvous with fellow Tongmenghui members to overthrow the incumbent and corrupt Qing dynasty. However, as the news of the impending revolution spreads, both sides - the rulers and the revolutionaries are forced to take quick action as assasins are sent out to kill Sun. The assassins are led by the cunning official Xiao Guo (Hu Jun) while a businessman Li yutang (Wang Xueqi) and a revolutionary member Xiao Bai (Tony Leung) gather a motley crew of bodyguards from almost all walks of life, including rickshaw pullers, hawkers and beggars. What follows is an intense drama and action mix that leave you gasping for air in a realistically recreated 1900s Hong Kong scene. Behold history in the making with this soon to be classic directed by Teddy Chan.

Qing authorities led by the dowager Empress have dispatched assassins to eliminate Dr Sun, however, and so the two men recruit bodyguards to escort him through the city during the hours of his visit. These bodyguards, many of whom have only a vague notion who they are protecting, include a fromer martial arts master brought down by gambling (Donnie Yen), a rickshaw driver (Nicholas Tse), a hulking street vendor (basketball star Mengke Bateer), a lovesick beggar (Leon Lai-ming), and the headstrong daughter of an assassinated general (singer Li Yuchun). Outmatched in every way, the mtley group risks everything to protect Dr Sun and Li Yu-tang's 17-year old son, who acts as a decoy.

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Language: Mandarin Subtitles: English

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Format: NTSC Region: All

Directed by Teddy Chan, Cast: Donnie Yen Ji-Dan, Tony Leung Ka-Fai ,  Simon Yam Tat-Wah ,  Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Hu Jun ,  Zhou Yun  ,  Fan Bing-Bing ,  Leon Lai Ming ,  Anthony Wong Chau-Sang , Wang Xue-Qi, Wang Bo-Chieh  , Li Yuchun , Mengke Bateer , Cung Le , Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung , Philip Ng Wan-Lung ,  Wang Wen-Jie , Xing Yu , Michelle Reis.