The Assassin
大刺客
1967 · 2h 1m · Action, Drama · Hong Kong
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.
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Chang Cheh6.1Smart score
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