The Bodyguard from Beijing
Seen it?1994 | 92 min | Drama, Action, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved The Client or Crimes and Misdemeanors, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Corey Yuen
- Jet LiJohn Cheng
- Christy Chung Lai-TaiMichelle Yeung
- Kent Cheng Jak-siCharlie Leung
- Collin ChouKiller Wong
- Joey Leung Wing-chungKeung
- Ng Wai-KwokJames Shong Sai Cheung
- William Chu Wai-LimBilly Yeung
- Wong Kam-KongChiu Kwok Man
- Corey YuenShopper in Mall
- Huang KaisenWong's Brother