China / Hong Kong,
2009, 133 min
Directed by:
Teddy ChanCinematography:
Arthur WongCast:
Donnie Yen, Xueqi Wang, Tony Leung, Nicholas Tse, Jun Hu, Yu-Chun Li, Leon Lai, Bingbing Fan, Cung Le, Eric Tsang, Yun Zhou, Simon Yam, Jacky Cheung, Michelle Reis (more)Plots(1)
BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS follows a motley crew of five men and women fighting for freedom and democracy, the ultimate goal is to overthrow the corrupt Qing dynasty. In this action-packed martial arts film, the gang must work together to protect Sun Yat-Sen who is destined to lead them to a new, modern China from a group of deadly assassins. They must act with their courage, strength and conscience and ignite a revolution. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Hong Kong Film Awards
- 2010 - Teddy Chan (Best Picture)
- 2010 - Teddy Chan (Best Director)
- 2010 - Nicholas Tse (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2010 - Arthur Wong (Best Cinematography)
- 2010 - Best Art Direction
- 2010 - Best Costume Design and Make-Up
- 2010 - Best Action Choreography
- 2010 - Kwong-Wing Chan, Peter Kam Pui-tat (Best Original Score)
- 2010 - Xueqi Wang (Best Actor)
- 2010 - Tony Leung (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2010 - Yu-Chun Li (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2010 - Bingbing Fan (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2010 - Yu-Chun Li (Best New Artist)
- 2010 - Joyce Chan, Jun-Li Guo, Tin-nam Chung, Tung-Man Chan (Best Screenplay)
- 2010 - Best Editing
- 2010 - Best Original Song
- 2010 - Best Sound Design
- 2010 - Best Visual Effects