The Assassin

The Assassin

1967 · 121 min · ★ 6.4 · Action, Drama

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.

Directed by Chang Cheh · Written by Chang Cheh

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