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Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)

★ 6.8Not Rated139 min

2009 Hong Kong film by Teddy Chan

Bodyguards and Assassins is a 2009 Hong Kong historical action film directed by Teddy Chan, featuring an all-star cast including Donnie Yen, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Nicholas Tse, Hu Jun, Chris Lee, Eric Tsang, Fan Bingbing, Zhang Hanyu, Wang Po-chieh, Mengke Bateer and Leon Lai. The film is about Sun Yat-sen making a secret trip to British-ruled Hong Kong to discuss plans with fellow revolutionaries to start a revolution to overthrow the Qing Empire and establish a republic in China. When Sun faces an attempt on his life by assassins sent by the Qing government, a motley crew of people from various walks of life band together to protect him and ensure that the meeting goes as planned.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Bodyguards and Assassins about?
Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) — 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.
Is Bodyguards and Assassins based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Bodyguards and Assassins scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.