--- product_id: 4544788 title: "Bodyguards and Assassins [DVD]" price: "₹ 2531" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/4544788-bodyguards-and-assassins-dvd store_origin: IN region: India --- # Bodyguards and Assassins [DVD] **Price:** ₹ 2531 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bodyguards and Assassins [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 2531 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/4544788-bodyguards-and-assassins-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Donnie Yen (Blade II, IP Man, Hero) stars in this gripping martial arts blockbuster set in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong in 1905. The revolutionary movement has spread throughout China, but the corrupt Qing dynasty will do anything to hold on to its power. As Chinese revolutionary hero Sun Yat-Sen prepares for a historic meeting that will shape the future of the country, a motley crew of men and women are entrusted to protect him from a group of deadly assassins who will stop at nothing to kill him. Winner of eight Hong Kong Film Awards including Best Film, and featuring an hour-long battle sequence unlike anything attempted before, it's a pivotal action epic that's being hailed as "a satisfying mix of politics, personal sacrifice and death-or-glory combat" (Richard Kuipers, Variety).Bonus Content:Five Behind-the-Scenes FeaturettesExtended Interviews with Cast and CrewInternational TrailerExclusive QR Code for Additional Bonus Materials]]> Review: won't disappoint - Bodyguards and Assassins, despite having a bit of a wonky name, is a stunning picture. An all-star cast brings to life the story of revolutionaries and imperialists planning for the brief return to Hong Kong of an exile from Japan who, in one hour, is going to set in motion the wheels of an all out rebellion on mainland China. The first half of the movie is a pure drama, introducing a lot of characters and fully fleshing out their motivations and relationships with each other. The story of the movie is not especially meaty, but by turning it into such a character piece it more than makes up for it. It was completely involving and a joy to watch. Near the end of the first half of the movie, my adrenaline was already up for the second half. The pace was perfect, and it built up wonderfully to what I thought was the film's climax. Instead, it turned out that it wasn't the climax, but that the entire second of the movie is brutally action packed. Having become successfully invested in the characters during the first half, this was some truly gripping stuff. The action direction is top-notch as well, absolutely pulse-pounding. For a solid period epic, Bodyguards and Assassins certainly stands out as a great film that fans will appreciate. Review: An serious and important film! - When I first saw the trailer, I thought that this was just another martial arts movie with gimmicky stunts and wire work. But when I watched the movie, it did not appear like a martial arts movie at all. It felt like a serious historical drama on the tumultuous period of China when the Empress Dowager Xixi was trying to hold on to power and Sun Yat-Sen was trying to bring about a popular revolution. The martial arts sequences were just an added bonus. The many characters actually had depth to them. And while Donnie Yen was only a minor character, his fight sequence with the Mixed Martial Arts champion of the US was nothing short of tremendous. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004VW4V9E | | Actors | Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Nicholas Tse, Tony Ka-Fai Leung, Xueqi Wang | | Best Sellers Rank | #88,985 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #8,343 in Action & Adventure DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (398) | | Director | Teddy Chan | | Dubbed: | English | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | IDMN3263DVD | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Color, Dubbed, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | Jianxin Huang, Jojo Hui, Peter Ho-Sun Chan | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces | | Release date | September 18, 2012 | | Run time | 2 hours and 19 minutes | | Studio | SHOUT! FACTORY | | Subtitles: | English | | Writers | Joyce Chan, Junli Guo, Qin Tiannan | ## Product Details - **Format:** Color, Dubbed, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen - **Genre:** Action & Adventure/Martial Arts - **Language:** Cantonese - **Runtime:** 2 hours and 19 minutes ## Images ![Bodyguards and Assassins [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XSn6Xa+YL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ won't disappoint *by R***E on April 27, 2013* Bodyguards and Assassins, despite having a bit of a wonky name, is a stunning picture. An all-star cast brings to life the story of revolutionaries and imperialists planning for the brief return to Hong Kong of an exile from Japan who, in one hour, is going to set in motion the wheels of an all out rebellion on mainland China. The first half of the movie is a pure drama, introducing a lot of characters and fully fleshing out their motivations and relationships with each other. The story of the movie is not especially meaty, but by turning it into such a character piece it more than makes up for it. It was completely involving and a joy to watch. Near the end of the first half of the movie, my adrenaline was already up for the second half. The pace was perfect, and it built up wonderfully to what I thought was the film's climax. Instead, it turned out that it wasn't the climax, but that the entire second of the movie is brutally action packed. Having become successfully invested in the characters during the first half, this was some truly gripping stuff. The action direction is top-notch as well, absolutely pulse-pounding. For a solid period epic, Bodyguards and Assassins certainly stands out as a great film that fans will appreciate. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An serious and important film! *by R***D on March 30, 2013* When I first saw the trailer, I thought that this was just another martial arts movie with gimmicky stunts and wire work. But when I watched the movie, it did not appear like a martial arts movie at all. It felt like a serious historical drama on the tumultuous period of China when the Empress Dowager Xixi was trying to hold on to power and Sun Yat-Sen was trying to bring about a popular revolution. The martial arts sequences were just an added bonus. The many characters actually had depth to them. And while Donnie Yen was only a minor character, his fight sequence with the Mixed Martial Arts champion of the US was nothing short of tremendous. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must See Film *by K***N on August 27, 2014* Bias Alert!!! I am a die hard martial arts fan with over 300 in my personal collection. Adding to that bias is my fondness for Donnie Yen and my great desire to see action films. But the reason this reaches the level of 5 stars is because the storyline and the acting are both exceptional. This is the story of the revolutionary movement of 1905 in Hong Kong, China. I really like the way in which the director shows how this revolt touches the lives of different families both rich and poor. But if you know anything about my reviews. I am an action film specialist and the fight scenes in this film are extremely good and that is because there are several top notched fighters in this film. And although hand to hand is my first love in martial arts films. The action sequences in this film go well beyond that with arrows, knives, explosions, swords and more. Another thing that makes the action sequences so good is that the audience will truly believe that these people are willing to die for this cause. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/4544788-bodyguards-and-assassins-dvd](https://www.desertcart.in/products/4544788-bodyguards-and-assassins-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*