Summaries

In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.

Details

Keywords
  • martial arts
  • hong kong
  • kung fu
  • assassination
  • chinese history
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
  • History
Release date Dec 17, 2009
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin China Hong Kong
Language English Mandarin Cantonese
Filming locations Shanghai, China
Production companies Beijing Poly-bona Film Publishing Company Cinema Popular

Box office

Budget $23000000
Gross worldwide $6604537

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 19m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital EX DTS-ES
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

Donnie Yen (Blade II, IP Man, Hero) and MMA fighter Cung Le star in this gripping martial arts blockbuster set in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong in 1905. The revolutionary movement has spread throughout China, but the corrupt Qing dynasty will do anything to hold on to its power. As Sun Yat-Sen prepares for a historic meeting that will shape the future of the country, a motley crew of men and women are entrusted to protect him from a group of deadly assassins who will stop at nothing to kill him. Winner of eight Hong Kong Film Awards, including Best Film, and featuring an hour-long battle sequence unlike anything attempted before, its a pivotal action epic thats being hailed as a satisfying mix of politics, personal sacrifice and death-or-glory combat (Richard Kuipers, Variety).

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