{"product_id":"bodyguards-and-assassins-a-k-a-shi-yue-wei-cheng0-2009","title":"Bodyguards and Assassins A.K.A. The October Siege • 十月圍城 (2009)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBodyguards and Assassins\u003c\/strong\u003e (2009), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eThe October Siege\u003c\/strong\u003e and originally titled \u003cstrong\u003eShi Yue Wei Cheng\u003c\/strong\u003e (十月圍城), is an acclaimed Hong Kong historical martial arts film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eTeddy Chan Tak-sum\u003c\/strong\u003e and produced by \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Chan Ho-sun\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced by \u003cstrong\u003eWe Pictures\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCinema Popular\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ePolybona Films\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film stars \u003cstrong\u003eDonnie Yen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWang Xueqi\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTony Leung Ka-fai\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNicholas Tse\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHu Jun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEric Tsang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLeon Lai\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFan Bingbing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eChris Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combining martial arts action, historical drama, and emotional storytelling, the film recreates a pivotal moment in modern Chinese history through a large ensemble cast and carefully staged action sequences. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors seeking Hong Kong martial arts classics and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1905 Hong Kong, revolutionary leader Dr. Sun Yat-sen secretly arrives to meet supporters who believe China stands on the brink of historic change. When Qing officials learn of the visit, they organize a group of assassins determined to eliminate him before the meeting can take place. Realizing the future of the revolution may depend on Sun's survival, businessman Li Yutang assembles an unlikely group of bodyguards drawn from very different walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the assassins close in, ordinary citizens find themselves facing extraordinary danger. The defenders must protect Sun Yat-sen while moving through crowded streets and surviving carefully planned attacks. 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The action is balanced with character-driven moments that give the sacrifices in each confrontation greater weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cem\u003eBodyguards and Assassins\u003c\/em\u003e for its large ensemble cast, period setting, detailed production design, and combination of historical drama with martial arts action. Donnie Yen is joined by Tony Leung Ka-fai, Nicholas Tse, Hu Jun, Eric Tsang, Leon Lai, and other major Hong Kong and Chinese performers, giving the film a cast rarely seen together in one production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2009, \u003cstrong\u003eBodyguards and Assassins\u003c\/strong\u003e became a major Hong Kong production and received numerous awards and nominations. Its recreation of early twentieth-century Hong Kong and its dramatization of the events surrounding Sun Yat-sen's visit provide the setting for a film that combines political history, personal sacrifice, and martial arts action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBodyguards and Assassins\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe October Siege\u003c\/strong\u003e – International release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShi Yue Wei Cheng\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSap Yuet Wai Sing\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e十月圍城\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e十月围城\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teddy Chan Tak-sum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peter Chan Ho-sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e We Pictures \/ Cinema Popular \/ Polybona Films\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Donnie Yen, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Nicholas Tse, Hu Jun, Eric Tsang, Leon Lai, Fan Bingbing, Chris Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin, English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong \/ China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; background: #d4af37; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eComplete Your Donnie Yen Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e features Donnie Yen classics, Hong Kong martial arts productions, historical action films, and memorable kung fu movies from across Asia. 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