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| '''''The Assassins''''', previously known as '''''Bronze Sparrow Terrace''''' or '''''Bronze Sparrow Platform''''', is a Chinese historical drama film directed by Zhao Linshan, starring ] as ], a prominent warlord |
'''''The Assassins''''', previously known as '''''Bronze Sparrow Terrace''''' or '''''Bronze Sparrow Platform''''', is a Chinese historical drama film directed by Zhao Linshan, starring ] as ], a prominent warlord and ] of the ] who became the head of the central government in ] towards the ]. The film, released in October 2012,<ref>{{cite web|title=Stars of "The Four" and "The Assassins" Set to Shine at BJIFF|url=http://www.chinesefilms.cn/1/2012/03/28/122s8426.htm|publisher=chinesefilms.cn|accessdate=28 March 2012}}</ref> focuses on Cao Cao's life in his later years<ref>{{cite web|script-title=zh:赵林山首导电影《铜雀台》 周润发力捧年轻导演|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20111110/000107.htm|accessdate=28 March 2012|language=zh}}</ref> and depicts two assassination attempts on the warlord. The supporting cast includes ], ], ], ], Qiu Xinzhi, Yao Lu and Ni Dahong. The film's Chinese title is a reference to the Bronze Sparrow Platform (铜雀台), a ] constructed in 210 by Cao Cao in the ancient city of ] (in present-day ], ]). | ||
| ==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
| The film is set in China in the late 210s – the years preceding the ]. In the earlier two decades, ] had defeated ] and other rival warlords to gain supremacy in northern and central China. In 216, Cao Cao is granted the title of a ] |
The film is set in China in the late 210s – the years preceding the ]. In the earlier two decades, ] had defeated ] and other rival warlords to gain supremacy in northern and central China. In 216, Cao Cao is granted the title of a ], "]", by ], the ] ] and ] Han ruler controlled by ]. He constructs the Bronze Sparrow Platform as a showcase of his power. | ||
| Lingju is the orphaned daughter of Lü Bu and ]. She, like many other orphaned children of Cao Cao's enemies, had been recruited in her childhood by Cao Cao's rivals to be trained as assassins to kill Cao. She meets Mu Shun, who protects her while she is in training and falls in love with him. Mu Shun is castrated at one point. Lingju and Mu Shun eventually find their way into court life: Lingju is taken by Cao Cao as one of his mistresses while Mu Shun becomes a palace ]. | Lingju is the orphaned daughter of Lü Bu and ]. She, like many other orphaned children of Cao Cao's enemies, had been recruited in her childhood by Cao Cao's rivals to be trained as assassins to kill Cao. She meets Mu Shun, who protects her while she is in training and falls in love with him. Mu Shun is castrated at one point. Lingju and Mu Shun eventually find their way into court life: Lingju is taken by Cao Cao as one of his mistresses while Mu Shun becomes a palace ]. | ||
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2012 Chinese film| The Assassins | |
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| Directed by | Zhao Linshan |
| Written by | Wang Bin |
| Produced by | Zhao Xiaoding |
| Starring | Chow Yun-fat Liu Yifei Hiroshi Tamaki Alec Su Annie Yi Qiu Xinzhi Yao Lu Ni Dahong |
| Cinematography | Zhao Xiaoding |
| Edited by | Cheng Long |
| Music by | Mei Linmao Lin Maoqing |
| Production company | Changchun Film Studio |
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| Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
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The Assassins, previously known as Bronze Sparrow Terrace or Bronze Sparrow Platform, is a Chinese historical drama film directed by Zhao Linshan, starring Chow Yun-fat as Emperor Cao Cao, a prominent warlord and Emperor of the Kingdom of Wei who became the head of the central government in China towards the end of the Han dynasty. The film, released in October 2012, focuses on Cao Cao's life in his later years and depicts two assassination attempts on the warlord. The supporting cast includes Liu Yifei, Hiroshi Tamaki, Alec Su, Annie Yi, Qiu Xinzhi, Yao Lu and Ni Dahong. The film's Chinese title is a reference to the Bronze Sparrow Platform (铜雀台), a terrace constructed in 210 by Cao Cao in the ancient city of Ye (in present-day Handan, Hebei).
Plot
The film is set in China in the late 210s – the years preceding the end of the Han dynasty. In the earlier two decades, Cao Cao had defeated Lü Bu and other rival warlords to gain supremacy in northern and central China. In 216, Cao Cao is granted the title of a King, "King of Wei", by emperor Xian, the weak figurehead and puppet monarch Han ruler controlled by Cao Cao. He constructs the Bronze Sparrow Platform as a showcase of his power.
Lingju is the orphaned daughter of Lü Bu and Diaochan. She, like many other orphaned children of Cao Cao's enemies, had been recruited in her childhood by Cao Cao's rivals to be trained as assassins to kill Cao. She meets Mu Shun, who protects her while she is in training and falls in love with him. Mu Shun is castrated at one point. Lingju and Mu Shun eventually find their way into court life: Lingju is taken by Cao Cao as one of his mistresses while Mu Shun becomes a palace eunuch.
Throughout the film, there are two major attempts on Cao Cao's life. The first is masterminded by Empress Fu Shou and her father Fu Wan. This plan fails and Cao Cao has the conspirators – including the empress – executed in front of Emperor Xian. The second is a revolt led by the imperial physician Ji Ben and his supporters, but the rebellion is swiftly crushed. Cao Cao suspects that his son Cao Pi is involved in the assassination plots.
Mu Shun fails in his attempt to kill Cao Cao, who reveals that he knew all along that Lingju is planning to assassinate him. Cao Cao promises to spare Lingju's life. In return, Mu Shun disguises himself as Cao Cao and rides out of the city, only to be mortally wounded by Lingju, who mistook him for Cao and stabbed him with her father's weapon. Lingju later commits suicide to join Mu Shun.
Cast
- Chow Yun-fat as Cao Cao
- Liu Yifei as Lingju / Diaochan
- Zhang Zimu as Lingju (young)
- Hiroshi Tamaki as Mu Shun
- Liu Jieyi as Mu Shun (young)
- Alec Su as Emperor Xian of Han
- Annie Yi as Empress Fu Shou
- Qiu Xinzhi as Cao Pi
- Yao Lu as Ji Ben
- Ni Dahong as Fu Wan
- Chi Cheng as Xu Chu
- Qu Quancheng as Cao Zhi
- Bao Jianfeng as Lü Bu
- Peng Jingci as Cao Xiu
- Guo Jinfei as Chen Meng
- Tian Ruihui as Mu Yan
See also
References
- "Stars of "The Four" and "The Assassins" Set to Shine at BJIFF". chinesefilms.cn. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- 赵林山首导电影《铜雀台》 周润发力捧年轻导演 (in Chinese). Retrieved 28 March 2012.
External links
- The Assassins at IMDb
- The Assassins at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase
- Template:Zh icon The Assassins on Sina.com