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Rating: 6.5 stars

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The Assassin (1967)

Directed by Chang Cheh

Drama | Action

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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 | Tien Feng | Huang Chung-Hsin | Cliff Lok | Lam Jing | Fang Mian | Chang Pei-Shan | Cheng Lui | Wang Kuang-Yu | Ma Ying | Chiu Sam-Yin | Wong Ching-Ho | Woo Tung | Lau Gong | Yau Lung | Tong Kai | Liu Chia-Liang | Cheng Kang-Yeh | Yau Ming | Hsu Hsia | Man Sau | Hung Ling-Ling | Hao Li-Jen | Chan Ho | Chin Chun | Man Lei | Lan Wei-Lieh | Wan Ling Kwong | Chan Siu-Kai | Chui Hing-Chun | Ng Ho | Chui Chung-Hok | Tam Ying | Yeung Pak-Chan | Wu Por | Yuen Shing-Chau | Chan Siu-Pang | Tung Choi-Bo | Yuen Woo-ping | Yen Shi-Kwan | Chan Seng-Tong | Gam Tin-Chue | Tsi-Ang Chin | Tang Cheung | Yuen Cheung-Yan | Chiang Hsing-Lung | Cheung Sek-Aau | Chuan Chen | Lau Kar-Wing

Viewing History (seen 2 times)

Viewing Notes

Very long drama with splashes of action. Enjoyed it more on the previous viewing when it was all new to me. This time it’s easier to notice bits could’ve been trimmed to make it pop more rather than being weighted down by the drama but I’m sure that was the intent and Cheh deliberately wanted those long drawn out scenes. Love seeing babyface Jimmy Wang Yu.

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