The Assassin (1967)
Original title: 大刺客
The Assassin is a 1967 Chinese-language action movie directed by Chang Cheh, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao and Li Hsiang-Chun.
Yu is a swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple pleasures until an accidental meeting with another patriot sets him back on the road to bloody, brutal vengeance.
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What is The Assassin about?
Yu is a swordsman who is betrayed by a jealous rival, but initially seeks a life of simple pleasures until an accidental meeting with another patriot sets him back on the road to bloody, brutal vengeance.
When was The Assassin released?
The Assassin was released on 22 December 1967.
How long is The Assassin?
The Assassin runs 2h 1m.
Who made The Assassin?
The Assassin was directed by Chang Cheh.
Where can I watch The Assassin?
The Assassin is available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Assassin
Stream: Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jimmy Wang Yu as Nie Zheng
- Lisa Chiao Chiao as Xia Ying
- Li Hsiang-Chun as Nie Rong
- Chiu Sam-Yin as Concubine Zhao
- Huang Tsung-Hsun as Premier Han Kui
- Tien Feng as Official Yen Chung Tzu
- Chang Pei-Shan as Xu Shi
- Cheng Lui as Du Po
- Lin Jing as Zheng's Mother
- Fang Mian as Master Wu Ji
- Cliff Lok as Han Emperor
- Wang Kuang-Yu as Xi Yuan