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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 | 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 | Tam Ying | 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)

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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