The Assassin

Overview

Yu is a 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.

Directed by Chang Cheh

Top cast

Jimmy Wang Yu

Nie Zheng

Lisa Chiao Chiao

Xia Ying

Li Hsiang-Chun

Nie Rong

Chiu Sam-Yin

Concubine Zhao

Huang Tsung-Hsun

Premier Han Kui

Tien Feng

Official Yen Chung Tzu

Chang Pei-Shan

Xu Shi

Cheng Lui

Du Po

Lin Jing

Zheng's Mother

Fang Mian

Master Wu Ji

Cliff Lok

Han Emperor

Wang Kuang-Yu

Xi Yuan

Woo Tung

Xu Shi's Uncle

Wong Ching-Ho

Ying's Father

Ma Ying

General Lu Pen

Liu Gang

Yang Jian

Yau Lung

Zhang, Official Yen's Son

Yau Ming

Ji's Disciple

Chan Chuen

(extra) (uncredited)

Chan Ho

Innkeeper (uncredited)

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