Night of the Assassins
Ci ke lie zhuan
Synopsis
The swords never stop flying in this action-packed old school hit! Master Wu (Ko Keung from "Fatal Flying Guillotines"), after refusing to help the king continue his war, fights off a regiment of guards attempting to take him by force. Unfortunately, he cannot save his brother, but he can get revenge! Master Wu embarks on his journey for revenge and is joined by David Chiang ("Slice Of Death", "Challenge Of The Shaolin Masters"). Ninjas, gap-toothed kings, and a sword-wielding army are just a few of the obstacles Master Wu must overcome on his revenge quest.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pao Hsueh-Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Katy Chin Shu-Mei, Sze-Ma
- Original Title
- Ci ke lie zhuan
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Yu Fung Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pao Hsueh-Li
Katy Chin Shu-Mei, Sze-Ma
Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Department Leadership Roster
Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Writer
Katy Chin Shu-Mei
Producer
Pao Hsueh-Li
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Assassins
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What is Night of the Assassins about?
The swords never stop flying in this action-packed old school hit! Master Wu (Ko Keung from "Fatal Flying Guillotines"), after refusing to help the king continue his war, fights off a regiment of guards attempting to take him by force. Unfortunately, he cannot save his brother, but he can get revenge! Master Wu embarks on his journey for revenge and is joined by David Chiang ("Slice Of Death", "Challenge Of The Shaolin Masters"). Ninjas, gap-toothed kings, and a sword-wielding army are just a few of the obstacles Master Wu must overcome on his revenge quest.
Who directed Night of the Assassins?
Night of the Assassins was directed by Pao Hsueh-Li.
Who stars in Night of the Assassins?
The principal cast of Night of the Assassins includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Shih Szu, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Tsai Hung, Wong Ching.
When was Night of the Assassins released and how long is it?
Night of the Assassins was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.