By | Published June 2, 2009

BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS (2009) A video promo has been released for Teddy Chan’s upcoming period actioner BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS, featuring an all-star cast headed up by Donnie Yen. The footage, which originally premiered at Cannes, reveals the impressive scale of the production and some finished scenes including martial arts action.

BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS concerns efforts by a group of martial artists to protect Dr. Sun Yat-sen, a Chinese revolutionary, from an assassination attempt while visiting Hong Kong at the beginning of the 20th century.

Yen’s well-known co-stars include Tony Leung Ka-fai, Simon Yam, Nicholas Tse, Leon Lai, Eric Tsang, and Fan Bingbing.

The film also features some up-and-coming screen action talents including MMA star Cung Le, actor Xing Yu (coolie from KUNG FU HUSTLE), wushu artist Wang Wenjie (SEVEN SWORDS), and kung fu master Philip Ng (INVISIBLE TARGET).

The film is produced by THE WARLORDS director Peter Chan and features the action direction of Stephen Tung Wei (PAINTED SKIN).

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  • A. Nony Mouse

    Judging from the trailer for Bodyguards and Assassins this is one film to seriously look forward to. What an incredible cast…wow. Is there any word on a premiere in the US? Minneapolis is sometimes very pathetic when it comes to screening foreign films.

  • DiP

    Beside Cung Le, Xing Yu, Wang Wen-Jie (Wushu) and Philip Ng Wan-Lung (Invisible Target) have joined the cast. Definitely a movie to look out for.

  • DarkWarrior

    This is like a big budget re-image of Shanghai 13 it has the same storyline.

  • Darrin Kemp

    Hey Darkwarrior, I said that when the project was first announced. I’m still going to get it when it comes out .

  • DarkWarrior

    Oh yeah Darrin Kemp Shanghai 13 is one of those films that you just can,t find re-mastered.Good call!!!

  • MartialArts

    All Donnie Yen movies are awesome. Can’t wait to see this movie.

  • http://twitter.com/nectarsis Byron Brauner

    Late 2009/2010 looks to have a number of GREAT looking movies on the way.

  • Teixeira

    Looks like a Magnifcent Seven, redone Chinese style.

    In August 1905, Japan is supporting Sun, while in alliance with Britain under the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902-1922.

    Both are attempting to dislodge Tsarist Russia from Manchuria, with the Tsar having an alliance with the Qing. Hopefully, the movie gets this right.

  • Dream Movie

    Bodyguards & Assassins will screening in Australia too same day & date release as the rest of the world at the following cinemas that screen regular asian blockbuster releases:
    HOYTS ASIAN CINEMAS (http://www.hoyts.com.au)
    NSW Broadway & Chatswood Mandarin
    VIC Melbourne Central & Chadstone
    WA Carousel
    AMC CINEMAS (http://www.a-m-c.com.au)
    QLD Sunnybank 8

    3 MORE DAYS TO GO!

  • Dream Movie

    Bodyguards & Assassins will screening in Australia too same day & date release as the rest of the world at the following cinemas that screen regular asian blockbuster releases:
    HOYTS ASIAN CINEMAS (http://www.hoyts.com.au)
    NSW Broadway & Chatswood Mandarin
    VIC Melbourne Central & Chadstone
    WA Carousel
    AMC CINEMAS (http://www.a-m-c.com.au)
    QLD Sunnybank 8

    3 MORE DAYS TO GO!

  • jaime

    Donnie Yen is the best! Cannot WAIT to see this movie!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_HC5EPFPXBIZ4CHRCXGIHPGJ6CE Greg Pickles

    This movie looks AWESOME! Can't wait!