Bodyguards and Assassins
十月圍城
“To save a nations future, they must protect one man from its past.”
Synopsis
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-sen came to Hong Kong to meet revolutionary comrades. The Qing government sent a group of killers to murder him. Ordinary citizens from all walks of life joined together, blocking the streets and fighting off the assassins to keep Sun Yat-sen safe.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bodyguards and Assassins - Official Trailer 2 - Hong Kong Version
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-10
Top Cast
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Wang Xueqi
Li Yutang
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Prof. Chen Xiaobai
Hu Jun
General Yan Xiaoguo
Donnie Yen
Shum Chung Yang
Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung
Deng Sidi
Edison Wang
Li Chongguang
Leon Lai Ming
Prince Liu Yubai
Mengke Bateer
Stinky Tofu
Chris Lee Yuchun
Fang Hong
Simon Yam
General Fang Tian
Fan Bingbing
Yueru
Zhou Yun
Chun
Eric Tsang
HK Police Chief Smith
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Prof. Yang Quyun
Zhang Hanyu
Sun Yat-sen
Cung Le
Qing Assassin - Sa Zhenchan
Philip Ng Wan-Lung
Qing Assassin
Xing Yu
Qing Assassin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 18, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 8, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.29x
-$16.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teddy Chen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chun Tin-Nam, Guo Junli, Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, Chan Wai
- Original Score
- Comfort Chan, Peter Kam Pau-Tat
- Original Title
- 十月圍城
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.6M
- Production Studios
- China Film Group Corporation, Bona Film Group, We Distribution
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teddy Chen
Chun Tin-Nam, Guo Junli, Joyce Chan Ka-Yi, Chan Wai
Comfort Chan, Peter Kam Pau-Tat
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai, Yang Zhenyu
Derek Hui Wang-Yu, Wong Hoi
Peter Chan, Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun, Huang Jianxin
Department Leadership Roster
Chun Tin-Nam
Writer
Guo Junli
Writer
Teddy Chen
Director
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Director of Photography
Yang Zhenyu
Director of Photography
Joyce Chan Ka-Yi
Writer
Peter Chan
Producer
Kenneth Mak
Production Design
Chan Wai
Writer
Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Editor
Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun
Producer
Comfort Chan
Original Music Composer
Dora Ng Lei-Lo
Costume Design
Peter Kam Pau-Tat
Original Music Composer
Huang Jianxin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bodyguards and Assassins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bodyguards and Assassins about?
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-sen came to Hong Kong to meet revolutionary comrades. The Qing government sent a group of killers to murder him. Ordinary citizens from all walks of life joined together, blocking the streets and fighting off the assassins to keep Sun Yat-sen safe.
Who directed Bodyguards and Assassins?
Bodyguards and Assassins was directed by Teddy Chen.
Who stars in Bodyguards and Assassins?
The principal cast of Bodyguards and Assassins includes Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Hu Jun, Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung.
When was Bodyguards and Assassins released and how long is it?
Bodyguards and Assassins was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bodyguards and Assassins?
Bodyguards and Assassins had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $6.6M at the worldwide box office (0.29 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Bodyguards and Assassins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bodyguards and Assassins was composed by Comfort Chan, Peter Kam Pau-Tat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bodyguards and Assassins?
Bodyguards and Assassins holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).