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The Assassin (1967)
Directed by Chang Cheh
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Overview
Yu is a two-armed 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.
Length 121 minutes
Actors
Jimmy Wang Yu | Lisa Chiao Chiao | Li Hsiang-Chun | Chiu Sam-Yin | Huang Chung-Hsin | Tien Feng | Chang Pei-Shan | Cheng Lui | Lam Jing | Fang Mian | Cliff Lok | Wang Kuang-Yu | Woo Tung | Wong Ching-Ho | Ma Ying | Lau Gong | Yau Lung | Yau Ming | Chuan Chen | Chan Ho | Chan Seng-Tong | Chan Siu-Kai | Chan Siu-Pang | Cheng Kang-Yeh | Cheung Sek-Aau | Chiang Hsing-Lung | Chin Chun | Tsi-Ang Chin | Chui Chung-Hok | Chui Hing-Chun | Gam Tin-Chue | Hao Li-Jen | Hsu Hsia | Hung Ling-Ling | Lan Wei-Lieh | Liu Chia-Liang | Lau Kar-Wing | Man Lei | Man Sau | Ying Tan | Tang Cheung | Tong Kai | Tung Choi-Bo | Wan Ling Kwong | Ng Ho | Wu Por | Yen Shi-Kwan | Yeung Pak-Chan | Yuen Cheung-Yan | Yuen Shing-Chau | Yuen Woo-ping
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2023 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 7 stars |
| 08/03/2019 | Home Theater | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Finally cracking open the Shaw Brothers Vol. 2 box set from Shout Factory. This is much more of a period romantic drama than it is an action movie, with only a few action set pieces that bookend the rest of the story. Once you realize that and settle in for the story it’s quite good.
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