''7 Assassins'' () is a 2013 Chinese-Hong Kong

martial arts Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; combat sport, competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; a ...

action film Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life ...

directed by

Hung Yan-yan Hung Yan-yan (born 25 February 1965, also credited as 熊欣欣 or Xiong Xin Xin) is a Hong Kong martial artist, actor, stuntman and action director originally from Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. He was the stunt double for martial arts superstar Jet L ...

and starring an ensemble cast. Producer and star

Eric Tsang Eric Tsang Chi-wai (; born 14 April 1953) is a Hong Kong actor, film director, producer, and television host, best known for hosting the variety show ''Super Trio series'' on the Hong Kong television network TVB over 18 years. He currently holds ...

states the film pays tribute to the Golden Generation of the movie industry.

Plot

Master Mao (

) is a warrior who had participated in the

Boxer Rebellion The Boxer Rebellion, also known as the Boxer Uprising, the Boxer Insurrection, or the Yihetuan Movement, was an anti-foreign, anti-colonial, and anti-Christian uprising in China between 1899 and 1901, towards the end of the Qing dynasty, by ...

. Mao is responsible for guarding Huang Jin Xia town, which have gathered many revolutionaries around China. There, they do not discuss about revolution nor care about politics and lead peaceful lives. Xilian (

Gigi Leung Gigi Leung Wing-kei (Chinese: 梁詠琪, born 25 March 1976) is a Hong Kong singer and actress. Early life She was born at Tsan Yuk Hospital in Sai Ying Pun on 25 March 1976 and was given the name Leung Pik-chi () for superstitious reasons; as ...

), a woman who was rescued by Mao, is oblivious that years ago, Mao not only rescued her and her child, he also rescued her heart. Revolutionary Tieyun (

Felix Wong Felix Wong Yat-wah (born September 4, 1961) is a Hong Kong actor and singer best known for his performances in many ''wuxia'' television series produced by TVB, such as '' The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' (1983), in which he played the protagoni ...

) and his like-minded comrades raid a desert and smuggle gold there, preparing to purchase firearms for another uprising. During their way, they were ambushed by Man Tianhong (Ni Hongjie), the Prince of Pok Yee Kak. During the critical moment, they were fortunately rescued by the sincere official Governor Zhuo (

Ti Lung Ti Lung (born 19 August 1946) is a Hong Kong actor, known for his numerous starring roles in a string of Shaw Brothers Studio's films, particularly '' The Blood Brothers'', ''The Avenging Eagle'', ''Clans of Intrigue'', '' The Duel'', ''The Sentim ...

). Zhuo is visionary and believes that fate the country lies on Tieyun. Zhuo arranges for Tieyun to go to Huang Jin Xia to meet the heroic Master Mao. But with the arrival of Tieyun, Huang Jin Xia's peaceful environment was broken, and the retired revolutionaries once again display their heroism and fight for the dignity of the country.

Cast

as Master Mao (貓老板) *

as Tieyun (鐵雲) *

as Xilian (細簾) * Yoo Oh-seong as Wu Zhong-e (武忠額) * Guo Tao as Liu Aotian (柳傲天) * Ni Hongjie as Man Tianhong (滿天紅) * Rose Chan as Liu Xu (柳絮) * Ray Lui as The Prince (親王) *

Max Mok Max Mok ( zh, t=莫少聰; born 2 December 1962 in Hong Kong; also credited as Benny Mok, Benny Mok Siu-chung and Max Mok Siu-chung) is a Hong Kong actor and singer. Mok was recruited by the Shaw Brothers Studio and has been a major film star si ...

as Chan Mu-bai (慕白) *

Shaun Tam Ti Lung (born 19 August 1946) is a Hong Kong actor, known for his numerous starring roles in a string of Shaw Brothers Studio's films, particularly '' The Blood Brothers'', ''The Avenging Eagle'', ''Clans of Intrigue'', '' The Duel'', '' The Senti ...

as Shigen (石根) *

Power Chan Power Chan Kwok-pong is an actor in Hong Kong. He has appeared in numerous TVB drama series as well as films. He dated cantopop Cantopop (a contraction of "Cantonese pop music") or HK-pop (short for "Hong Kong pop music") is a genre of pop ...

as Xiaoye (小葉) (credited as Chan Kwok Pong) *

as Wuchou (無仇) a descendant from the Taiping Kingdom (credited as Xiong Xin Xin) * Well Lee as Anle (安樂) * Zhang En Ke as Enke * Zhang En Qi as Enqi * Du Tian Yu as Gou-er *

Simon Yam Simon Yam Tat-wah (; born 19 March 1955) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. He received international acclaim for his performances in international film festival and box office hits such as ''Naked Killer'', '' SPL: Sha Po Lang'', ''Election' ...

as Laohu (老胡) a pawnshop owner *

Kara Hui Kara Wai Ying-hung BBS (; born 3 February 1960) is a Hong Kong actress best known internationally for her roles in wuxia films produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio in the 1970s and 1980s. Wai has since portrayed a wide range of roles on screen ...

as Laohu's Wife (胡妻) *

as Governor Zhuo (卓知府) *

Waise Lee Waise Lee Chi-hung (born 19 December 1959) is a Hong Kong film and television actor best known for playing the roles of villains and antagonists in various films. Biography Lee graduated from TVB's Artist Training Academy in 1982 and was from the ...

as Captain Wang (汪捕頭) under Governor Zhuo * Michael Wong as Peter Fang (方彼得) *

Cheung Kwok-keung Cheung is a Cantonese romanization of several Chinese surnames, including the one written as in Traditional characters and in Simplified characters ( Jyutping: Zoeng1; Pinyin: '' Zhāng''; Wade–Giles: Chang, Vietnamese: Trương), and the one ...

as Villager of Golden Valley * Cherie Chan as Villager of Golden Valley *

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as Villager of Golden Valley *

Ellen Chan Ellen Chan Ar-Lun (, born February 16, 1966) is a Hong Kong actress and singer who has appeared in a number of Hong Kong film productions. Filmography * '' Alibis'' (1977) * '' Grow Up in Anger'' (1986) * '' Fury'' (1988) * ''How To Pick Gir ...

as Madam Xishi (西施姐) *

Ben Ng Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett or Benson, and is also a given name in its own right. Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( ...

as Nam (阿南), a Revolutionist (義士) * Jason Lau as Revolutionist (義士) *

Bryan Leung Bryan Leung Kar-yan (Chinese: , born 20 January 1948) is a Hong Kong film and television actor and film director who has played roles in numerous acclaimed martial arts films. He is affectionately known as "Beardy" due to his trademark facial ...

as Laochen (老陳), a biscuit seller (credited as Leung Ka Yan) *

Chen Kuan-tai Chen Kuan-tai (born 24 September 1945) is a martial artist and Hong Kong martial arts film star. Background A former fireman, he won a world's kungfu Championship in 1969. He has primarily appeared in Shaw Brothers productions, and was one of th ...

as Brother Tai (credited as Chan Koon Tai), a Revolutionist (義士) *

Fung Hark-On Fung Hak-on (born 12 September 1948 – 2 March 2016) was a Hong Kong actor. He appears in Hong Kong films since the 1960s until mid 2010s. Career In 1955, Fung became an actor in Hong Kong films. Fung first appeared in Seven Bodies, Eight Deat ...

as Brother Ke, a Revolutionist (義士), (credited as Fung Hak On) *

Tony Liu Tony Liu Tian-jue (born 7 February 1952) is a Hong Kong actor and martial artist. He is often credited by his Cantonese stage name Lau Wing. Liu is best known for starring in many Hong Kong martial arts films, especially in the 1970s and 1980s ...

as Revolutionist (credited as Antony Lau) *

Lawrence Ng Lawrence Ng Kai-wah (, ; born 19 May 1964) is a popular TV actor in Hong Kong. His more famous works include the television series '' Healing Hands'' and the films ''Fate Twisters'' and ''Sex and Zen''. Ng's older brother is former Charlie N ...

as Revolutionist (義士) * Song Xiaobao as Er Dangjia * Guo Jiu Long as Master Qi (七大爺) * Jiao Yang as Shigen's Wife * Dong Yi Wei as Governor Zhuo's Wife *

Michael Tong Michael Tong Man-lung ( Chinese: 唐文龍; Cantonese Romanization: Tong Man Lung (Tang Wen Long); born 17 November 1969) is a Hong Kong actor. Filmography TV series *'' Return of the Cuckoo'' (2000) *''The Kung Fu Master'' (2000) *'' Healing ...

as Tanglong (唐龍) *

Dick Wei Dick Wei (, born April 15, 1953) is a Taiwanese actor, director and writer who specializes in martial arts and action films. Early life and career A Hakka, he was born in the town of Pingtung in southern Taiwan and began studying martial art ...

as Adjutant (副官) (credit as Tu Chi Lung) *

Ken Lo Ken Lo (Kenneth Houi Kang Low) (born 19 March 1957) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, and stuntman. He is known for his martial arts and stunt work as a former member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, most notably for his antagonistic role as Jo ...

as Adjutant (副官) (credited as Low Houi Kang) *Chang Di as Adjutant (副官) * Guo Yun Qiang as Adjutant (副官) * Edward Chui as Xiaoliuzi * Qin Tian Xuan as Jinfa * Hui Dong Qing as Villager *

Choy Kwok Ping Choy may refer to: People *Choy, Cantonese Chinese or version of Cai (surname) *Choy, a Malayalee surname, sometimes spelled as Choyee or Choyi Arts, entertainment, and media *CHOY-FM, a radio station in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada *CHOY-TV, a ...

as Villager * Lv Jia Sheng as Villager * Hao Guo Dong as Governor Zhuo's Son

Theme song

*"Glory Days" (光輝歲月) **Composer/Lyricist/Original singer:

Wong Ka Kui Koma Wong Ka Kui (; 10 June 1962 – 30 June 1993) was a Hong Kong musician, singer and songwriter. He gained fame in Asia as the leader and a co-founder of the rock band Beyond, where he was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and prima ...

**Singer:

Eason Chan Eason Chan Yick Shun (born 27 July 1974) is a Hong Kong singer and actor. Chan was ranked sixth in the 2013 Forbes China Celebrity Top 100 List. In 2006 Chan's Cantonese album ''U87'' was named one of ''Time'' magazine's "Five Asian Albums W ...

References

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