Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)

Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)
Directed by: Teddy Chan
Starring: Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Hu Jun, Leon Lai, Fan Bingbing
Genre: Historical / Action / Drama / Ensemble
Runtime: 139 minutes

Set in 1905 colonial Hong Kong, Bodyguards and Assassins tells the gripping, emotionally charged story of a ragtag group of civilians and warriors tasked with protecting revolutionary leader Sun Wen (later known as Sun Yat-sen) during a crucial visit that could ignite the fall of the Qing Dynasty.
The film blends high-stakes political drama with brutal action, following the self-sacrificing bodyguards as they face overwhelming odds against ruthless assassins sent to silence the revolution.












Bodyguards and Assassins is a sweeping historical action drama with real heart. The layered storytelling, stunning visuals, and selfless heroism on display turn this into more than a genre film — it’s a poignant tribute to those who died for change.
Rating:
8.3/10 — Powerful, poetic, and pulse-pounding. A revolutionary epic done right.
