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The Assassin streaming

Original title: 大刺客
1967 Movie Hong Kong SAR China Action, Drama 121 min Ages 13+
By: Chang Cheh, Cheh Chang With: Lisa Chiao Chiao, Chiao Chiao, Tien Feng, Hsiang Chun Li, Jimmy Wang Yu

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.

Filmium rating
67%

Mood

Brutal
Dark
Intense
Revenge
Serious

Cast & Crew

Chang Cheh
Cheh Chang
Kuang Ni
Huang Tsung-Hsun
Lisa Chiao Chiao
Jimmy Wang Yu
Hsiang Chun Li
Li Hsiang-Chun
Lam Jing
Tien Feng
Cliff Lok
Chiao Chiao
Chang Cheh (Director)

Cinematic Technique

Choreographed Fight Scenes
Dynamic Camera Movements
Visual Storytelling

Pace

Action-Driven
Fast-Paced
Variable

Style

Action-Oriented
Dynamic Cinematography
Martial Arts

Time-Period

1960S

Central Conflict

Betrayal
Personal Conflict
Revenge
Vengeance

Characters

Patriot
Rival
Swordsman

Ending

Bloody
Brutal

Historical Context

Ancient China

Key Plot Points

Betrayal By Rival
Revenge Quest
Search For Pleasure

Plot

Betrayal
Revenge
Swordsman
Transformation
Vengeance

Theme

Betrayal
Honor
Patriotism
Revenge
Transformation

Genre

Action
Drama
Martial Arts

Audiences

Action Enthusiasts
Adults
Martial Arts Fans

Titles

The Assassin
大刺客

Production Countries

Hong Kong

Release Year

1967
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