What is the duration of The Assassin?

The duration of The Assassin is 121 mins.

What is the original language of The Assassin?

The original language of The Assassin is Cantonese.

Who directed The Assassin?

The Assassin was directed by Chang Cheh.

Which studio made The Assassin?

The Assassin was produced by Shaw Brothers.

The Assassin 1967

Q: Does The Assassin have end credit scenes?

The Assassin does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Action

Runtime

121 mins

Language

Cantonese

Yu, a skilled two‑armed swordsman, is betrayed by a jealous rival. He retreats to a quiet life of simple pleasures, but a chance encounter with a fellow patriot reignites his resolve, driving him back onto a brutal path of bloody revenge against those who wronged him.

Shaw Brothers

Studio

Chang Cheh

Director

Does The Assassin have end credit scenes?

No!

The Assassin does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Yuen Cheung-Yan

(extra) (uncredited)

Lau Kar-Wing

(extra) (uncredited)

Yuen Woo-Ping

(extra) (uncredited)

Liu Gang

Yang Jian

Jimmy Wang Yu

Nie Zheng

Lisa Chiao Chiao

Xia Ying

Lin Jing

Zheng's Mother

Lau Kar-Leung

Tian Qing (uncredited)

Mama Hung

(extra) (uncredited)

Chui Chung-Hok

(extra) (uncredited)

Tien Feng

Official Yen Chung Tzu

Chan Siu-Pang

(extra) (uncredited)

Hsu Hsia

Ji's Disciple (uncredited)

Wong Ching-Ho

Ying's Father

Hung Ling-Ling

Yang Jian's Sister-in-Law (uncredited)

Yen Shi-Kwan

(extra) (uncredited)

Fang Mian

Master Wu Ji

Chin Chun

Man Deliver Silver to Ying (uncredited)

Cheung Sek-Aau

(extra) (uncredited)

Gam Tin-Chue

(extra) (uncredited)

Tam Ying

Wang Kuang-Yu

Xi Yuan

Yuen Shing-Chau

(extra) (uncredited)

Chan Chuen

(extra) (uncredited)

Chan Siu-Kai

Soldier (uncredited)

Hao Li-Jen

Villager at Execution Ground (uncredited)

Wan Ling-Kwong

Soldier (uncredited)

Cheng Kang-Yeh

Tzu's Attendant (uncredited)

Tong Kai

Wang Yue (uncredited)

Cheng Lui

Du Po

Tang Cheung

(extra) (uncredited)

Man Sau

Yang Jian's Mother (uncredited)

Cliff Lok

Han Emperor

Yau Lung

Zhang, Official Yen's Son

Chui Hing-Chun

Soldier (uncredited)

Tung Choi-Bo

(extra) (uncredited)

Ma Ying

General Lu Pen

Wu Ho

Soldier (uncredited)

Huang Tsung-Hsun

Premier Han Kui

Chiu Sam-Yin

Concubine Zhao

Chan Ho

Innkeeper (uncredited)

Yeung Pak-Chan

(extra) (uncredited)

Chang Pei-Shan

Xu Shi

Yau Ming

Ji's Disciple

Wu Por

(extra) (uncredited)

Lan Wei-Lieh

Man Deliver Sword to Ying (uncredited)

Li Hsiang-Chun

Nie Rong

Woo Tung

Xu Shi's Uncle

Man Lei

Man Deliver Jewelry to Ying (uncredited)

Chan Seng-Tong

(extra) (uncredited)

Chiang Hsing-Lung

(extra) (uncredited)

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The Assassin 大刺客 (1967) **Official Trailer** by Shaw Brothers

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