The Assassin
1967, Cantonese. Directed by Chang Cheh.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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The Assassin is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Details
- Released
- 22 December 1967
- Original title
- 大刺客
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chang Cheh
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How long is The Assassin?
The Assassin runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
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Which OTT platform is The Assassin on?
The Assassin is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Assassin?
If you liked The Assassin, try The One-Armed Swordsman, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter, Mexicali.
Who directed The Assassin?
The Assassin (1967) was directed by Chang Cheh and stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Li Hsiang-Chun.