The Assassin

1967

2h 1m

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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.

Directors

Writers

Chang Cheh(writer by)
Chang Cheh(lyricist by)
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Jimmy Wang Yu
Nie Zheng
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Chiu Sam-Yin
Concubine Zhao
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Huang Tsung-Hsun
Premier Han Kui
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Tien Feng
Official Yen Chung Tzu
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Lin Jing
Zheng's Mother
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Fang Mian
Master Wu Ji
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Cliff Lok
Han Emperor
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Woo Tung
Xu Shi's Uncle
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Wong Ching-Ho
Ying's Father
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Ma Ying
General Lu Pen
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Liu Gang
Yang Jian
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Yau Lung
Zhang, Official Yen's Son
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Yau Ming
Ji's Disciple

Directors

Writers

Chang Cheh(writer by)
Chang Cheh(lyricist by)

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Release date

December 22, 1967 (United States)

Country of origin

Hong Kong

Language

Cantonese

Production company

Shaw Brothers

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