Bodyguards and Assassins
2009
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Synopsis
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-sen came to Hong Kong to meet revolutionary comrades. The Qing government sent a group of killers to murder him. Ordinary citizens from all walks of life joined together, blocking the streets and fighting off the assassins to keep Sun Yat-sen safe.
Key facts
Original language
Cantonese
Production companies
Cinema Popular, Polybona Films
Awards
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film
Setting
Hong Kong
Filming locations
Shanghai
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Festival History
- Hong Kong Film Awards 2010 generic - nominated: Best Screenplay; Best Actor; Best Supporting Actor (Tony Leung Ka-Fai); Best Supporting Actress; Best New Performer; Best Film Editing; Best Sound Design; Best Original Film Song ★ Best Film; Best Director; Best Supporting Actor (Nicholas Tse); Best Cinematography; Best Costume Make Up Design; Best Action Choreography; Best Original Film Score; Best Art Direction
- Seattle International Film Festival 2010 generic
