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Sep 26, 2012 · The Assassins: Directed by Linshan Zhao. With Chow Yun-Fat, Liu Yifei, Hiroshi Tamaki, Alec Su. Set in the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history, the story focuses on Cao Cao in his old age, exploring the areas of military tactics, love, and the relationship between father and son.
- (2.1K)
- Drama, History
- Linshan Zhao
- 2012-09-26
The film, released in October 2012, focuses on Cao Cao's life in his later years and depicts two assassination attempts on the warlord. The supporting cast includes Liu Yifei, Hiroshi Tamaki, Alec Su, Annie Yi, Qiu Xinzhi, Yao Lu and Ni Dahong.
Sep 26, 2012 · In the year 198, Cao Cao, Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, ventured to the east and defeated China's greatest warrior Lu Bu, terrifying every ambitious warlord across the country. Several years later, after taking the Han Emperor under his wing, Cao crowns himself King of Wei.
Nameless soldiers fight assassins, there's no suspense or stakes and the movie fizzles out in a dull whimper. Despite its lush set design, costumes, and star power, The Assassins is a period...
- (27)
- Linshan Zhao
- Drama
- Chow Yun-Fat
Directed by Zhao Lin-Shan. In the year 198, Cao Cao, Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, ventured to the east and defeated China’s greatest warrior Lu Bu, terrifying every ambitious warlord across the country. Several years later, after taking the Han Emperor under his wing, Cao crowns himself King of Wei.
- (476)
- Zhao Lin-Shan
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The Assassins is your partial make-up, a Three Kingdoms-era drama chronicling the later years of Cao Cao, the ambitious king of Wei who got his goods handed to him in Red Cliff. Chow dons elaborate Yee Chung-Man-designed robes and armor to portray the character, bringing his undeniable physical presence and legendary acting chops to the table.
