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The Rebel (2007): Cast & Plot

The Rebel (2007) movie poster

The Rebel is a 2007 action drama directed by Charlie Nguyen, starring Jean Michel Mondory as French Prison Guard, Johnny Nguyen and Nguyen Van Day. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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The Rebel (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Charlie Nguyen
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
Vietnamese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Rebel About?

The premise of The Rebel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In French ruled Vietnam in 1922, the French and Vietnamese officers plot to sniff out arch-rebel De Canh.

The Rebel Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • martial arts action
  • vietnam
  • french colony
  • french occupation
  • colonialism
  • 1920s
  • year 1922
  • interwar period
  • southeast asia
  • french indochina
  • asia
  • woman fights a man
+10 more
  • motorcycle
  • ambush
  • fight
  • train
  • shower
  • rebel
  • violence
  • acrobatics
  • martial arts
  • rebellion
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Cast & crew

The Rebel Cast & Characters

Jean Michel Mondory leads the cast as French Prison Guard, with Johnny Nguyen as Cuong and Nguyen Van Day as De Canh. Directed by Charlie Nguyen; 32 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Charlie Nguyen

More films directed by Charlie Nguyen: My Mr. Wife, Fan Cuồng, Let Hoi Decide and Cho Lon.

Full filmography
Plot

The Rebel Plot Summary

What happens in The Rebel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in 1922, in the tense atmosphere of French Indochina, the film follows Le Van Cuong Johnny Nguyen, a skilled Vietnamese secret agent who works for a covert unit tasked with hunting down rebellious activity across the country. Despite his flawless track record, a growing burden of guilt gnaws at him for the bloodshed he has caused in the line of duty. When a high-ranking French official is assassinated, Cuong is ordered to close in on the ruthless leader of the resistance, a mission that will push him to the moral edge.

Full summary

The whole story of The Rebel, scene by scene

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Videos

The Rebel Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Rebel.

The Rebel (2007) Dòng Máu Anh Hùng - Movie Trailer - Far East Films
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Rebel?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

The Rebel Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Dragon Dynasty - The Rebel” and “Dragon Dynasty”.

Also known as
  • Dragon Dynasty - The Rebel
  • Dragon Dynasty
  • O Rebelde
  • A lázadás (The Rebel)
  • Asi
  • Zbuntowany
  • 더 레블: 영웅의 피
  • Мятежник
  • 末路雷霆
  • مقاومت

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FAQ

The Rebel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Rebel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Rebel?

The Rebel runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Rebel released?

The Rebel was released on April 27, 2007.

Who directed The Rebel?

The Rebel was directed by Charlie Nguyen.

More films by Charlie Nguyen

Who is in the cast of The Rebel?

The Rebel stars Jean Michel Mondory as French Prison Guard, Johnny Nguyen as Cuong and Nguyen Van Day as De Canh, among 32 credited actors.

Does The Rebel have a post-credit scene?

No. The Rebel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Rebel in?

The original language of The Rebel is Vietnamese.

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