The Assassins(2012)
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The Assassins Synopsis
In his old age, Cao Cao assesses his former military tactics, love, and relationship with his son.
The Assassins (2012) is a drama and history film directed by Zhao Linshan, released on September 26, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Chow Yun-Fat, Liu Yifei, Hiroshi Tamaki and Alec Su You-peng. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Zhao Linshan
- Writers:
- Wang Hailin, Wang Bin
- Producers:
- Li Qinghui, Xu Lin
- Cinematographer:
- Zhao Xiaoding
- Composer:
- Shigeru Umebayashi
- Production:
- Beijing Enlight Pictures, 长春电影制片厂
- Status:
- Released
The Assassins (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Assassins before you stream it.
The Assassins Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chow Yun-Fat
as Chancellor Cao Cao
Liu Yifei
as Ling Ju / Diao Chan
Hiroshi Tamaki
as Mu Shun
Alec Su You-peng
as Emperor Xian of Han
Annie Shizuka Inoh
as Empress Fu Shou
Yao Lu
as Imperial Physician Ji Ben
Ni Dahong
as Lord Fu Wan
Bao Jianfeng
as Lu Bu
Chi Cheng
as Xu Chu
- Qu Quancheng
Qu Quancheng
as Cao Zhi
Samuel Pang King-chi
as Cao Xiu
Temur Gang
as Warrior
Key crew
Directed by Zhao Linshan, written by Wang Hailin and Wang Bin, produced by Li Qinghui and Xu Lin.
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The Assassins Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 65 ratings.
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The Assassins – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Assassins online?
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The Assassins (2012) is available to stream on Hi-YAH and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Assassins?
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The main cast of The Assassins (2012) includes Chow Yun-Fat, Liu Yifei, Hiroshi Tamaki, Alec Su You-peng and Annie Shizuka Inoh. The film was directed by Zhao Linshan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Assassins released?
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The Assassins was released on September 26, 2012 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Assassins worth watching?
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The Assassins (2012) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Assassins?
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Yes. The official The Assassins trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.