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Assassin

January 1, 1976 1h 37m 5.8/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1976. Assassin is a action film. directed by Tu Chong-Hsun.

Starring Hsu Feng

Synopsis

Hsu Feng plays Shu Mei, the female assassin engaged to Ling Tien-yu, a swordsman played by Tien Peng. As they are fighting against the Mongolian army that is invading China, Shu Mei takes up a suicidal mission to assassinate the Mongolian chieftain. Again, Hsu Feng appears as a brave swordswoman in the film. In the beginning, she sacrifices her love life and then dressed in white, she fights with dual blades, chains and bare hands against the enemy. Hsu Feng not only shows great fighting skills but brings the character vividly to life. It is not surprising that she won Best Leading Actress at the 1976 Golden Horse Awards. Moreover, the impressive face-changing trick is seen in the film.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1976 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Hong Kong + 1 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Assassin about?

Hsu Feng plays Shu Mei, the female assassin engaged to Ling Tien-yu, a swordsman played by Tien Peng. As they are fighting against the Mongolian army that is invading China, Shu Mei takes up a suic...

Who directed Assassin?

Assassin was directed by Tu Chong-Hsun.

How long is Assassin?

Assassin has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Assassin released?

Assassin was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Assassin?

The main cast of Assassin includes Hsu Feng.