The Bodyguard (2016)

ActionCrimeDrama

A retired bodyguard who has settled into a corner of the world where China, Russia and North Korea meet as he suffers from early dementia finds a new friend in a young girl. When her life is threatened by her father's connection with a local crime lord, the bodyguard must call upon his long forgotten skills to save her.

Release Date: April 1, 2016
Runtime: 1h 39m
Rating: 5.8/10 (86 votes)

Director: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Cast: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Andy Lau, Zhu Yuchen, Li Qinqin, Feng Jiayi, Jacqueline Chan, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, William Feng

Production: Edko Films, Focus Films Limited 映艺娱乐, Tencent Penguin Pictures, Irresistible Alpha Limited, BDI Films Inc.

Full Cast (53 people)

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Ding Hu
Andy Lau as Li Zheng-Jiu
Zhu Yuchen as Deputy Park
Li Qinqin as Park Seon Nun
Feng Jiayi as Choi Dong-Hen
Jacqueline Chan as Cherry Li
Eddie Peng Yu-Yan as Patrol Captain
William Feng as Doctor Hu
Hu Jun as Chief Wang
Song Jia as Cherry's Mother
Tsui Hark as Old Man C
Karl Maka as Old Man B
Dean Shek Tin as Old Man A
Yuen Biao as Director Zhang
Yuen Qiu as Residents Commitee Chairperson
Yuen Wah as Mailman
Yuen Bo as Zhu San
Du Yiheng as Jin Si
Mou Xing as Policewoman Liu
Tomer Oz as Valeri
Lai Xi as Richie
Jonathan Kos-Read as Ding's Son-in-law
Yu Ailei as Qiu Biao
James Lee Guy as Sergei
Deng Chao
Wang Xuebing
Tian Liang
Ng Ming-Choi as Uncle Hua
Li Guangbin as Manager Xiao
Zhang Gui-Bo as Big Red

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The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

99 min

A retired bodyguard who has settled into a corner of the world where China, Russia and North Korea meet as he suffers from early dementia finds a new friend in a young girl. When her life is threatened by her father's connection with a local crime lord, the bodyguard must call upon his long forgotten skills to save her.

99 min

A retired bodyguard who has settled into a corner of the world where China, Russia and North Korea meet as he suffers from early dementia finds a new friend in a young girl. When her life is threatened by her father's connection with a local crime lord, the bodyguard must call upon his long forgotten skills to save her.

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Production Info

Original LanguageChinese

Release Date4/1/2016

Director & Writers

Directed by

Written by

Produced by

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Production Companies

Focus Films Limited 映艺娱乐

Tencent Penguin Pictures

Irresistible Alpha Limited

Good Friends Entertainment

Lava Bear Films

Spoken Languages

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Cast

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

as Ding Hu

Andy Lau

as Li Zheng-Jiu

Zhu Yuchen

as Deputy Park

Li Qinqin

as Park Seon Nun

Feng Jiayi

as Choi Dong-Hen

Jacqueline Chan

as Cherry Li

Eddie Peng Yu-Yan

as Patrol Captain

William Feng

as Doctor Hu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bodyguard about?▾

A retired bodyguard who has settled into a corner of the world where China, Russia and North Korea meet as he suffers from early dementia finds a new friend in a young girl. When her life is threatene…

How long is The Bodyguard?▾

1h 39m

When was The Bodyguard released?▾

April 1, 2016

Who directed The Bodyguard?▾

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Who stars in The Bodyguard?▾

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Andy Lau, Zhu Yuchen

What genre is The Bodyguard?▾

Action, Crime, Drama

Is The Bodyguard available to stream?▾

Yes, on ViX Premium Amazon Channel and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel