The Bodyguard from Beijing
中南海保鑣
Synopsis
A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.
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The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994) Original Trailer [HD]
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Jet Li
John Cheng
Christy Chung Lai-Tai
Michelle Yeung
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Charlie Leung
Collin Chou
Killer Wong
Joey Leung Wing-Chung
Keung
Ng Wai-Kwok
James Shong Sai Cheung
William Chu Wai-Lim
Billy Yeung
Wong Kam-Kong
Chiu Kwok Man
Corey Yuen
Shopper in Mall
Huang Kaisen
Wong's Brother
Jimmy Wong Wah-Wo
Coroner
Fong Yue
House Maid
Leung Kai-Chi
Benny Lai Keung-Kuen
Chan Sek
Wong Chi-Keung
Man in Shopping Center (uncredited)
Lee Tat-Chiu
Gary Mak Wing-Lun
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Corey Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Chan, John Chan Kin-Chung
- Original Score
- Nicholas Rivera, William Wu Wai-Lap
- Original Title
- 中南海保鑣
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Eastern Productions, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Corey Yuen
Gordon Chan, John Chan Kin-Chung
Nicholas Rivera, William Wu Wai-Lap
Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Angie Lam On-Yee
Jet Li
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Lau Moon-Tong
Director of Photography
Angie Lam On-Yee
Editor
Nicholas Rivera
Original Music Composer
Jet Li
Producer
William Wu Wai-Lap
Original Music Composer
Gordon Chan
Screenplay
Corey Yuen
Director
John Chan Kin-Chung
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bodyguard from Beijing
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What is The Bodyguard from Beijing about?
A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.
Who directed The Bodyguard from Beijing?
The Bodyguard from Beijing was directed by Corey Yuen.
Who stars in The Bodyguard from Beijing?
The principal cast of The Bodyguard from Beijing includes Jet Li, Christy Chung Lai-Tai, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Collin Chou, Joey Leung Wing-Chung.
When was The Bodyguard from Beijing released and how long is it?
The Bodyguard from Beijing was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bodyguard from Beijing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bodyguard from Beijing was composed by Nicholas Rivera, William Wu Wai-Lap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bodyguard from Beijing?
The Bodyguard from Beijing holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).