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The Bodyguard from Beijing
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The Bodyguard from Beijing

1994-07-28 · 92 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Action · Thriller

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.

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Production details

Directors
Corey Yuen
Production companies
Eastern Productions, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jet LiJet LiJohn Cheng
Christy Chung Lai-TaiChristy Chung Lai-TaiMichelle Yeung
Kent Cheng Jak-siKent Cheng Jak-siCharlie Leung
Collin ChouCollin ChouKiller Wong
Joey Leung Wing-chungJoey Leung Wing-chungKeung
Ng Wai-KwokNg Wai-KwokJames Shong Sai Cheung
William Chu Wai-LimWilliam Chu Wai-LimBilly Yeung
Wong Kam-kongWong Kam-kongChiu Kwok Man
Corey YuenCorey YuenShopper in Mall
Huang KaisenHuang KaisenWong's Brother
Jimmy Wong Wah-woJimmy Wong Wah-woCoroner
Fong YueFong YueHouse Maid
Leung Kai-ChiLeung Kai-Chi
Benny Lai Keung-kuenBenny Lai Keung-kuen
Chan SekChan Sek
Wong Chi-KeungWong Chi-KeungMan in Shopping Center (uncredited)
Lee Tat-ChiuLee Tat-Chiu
Gary Mak Wing-lunGary Mak Wing-lun
Jacky Cheung Chun-HungJacky Cheung Chun-Hung

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