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7 Assassins (2013)
When social unrest plagues a Kingdom in ancient China, the Imperial Court collects stockpiles of gold from local governments to expand the royal army. However, the gold is robbed while in transport. In a desperate move to retrieve the stolen treasure, elite royal guards are sent on a mission to go after the gold but soon find out they are not the only ones in pursuit of it.
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When social unrest plagues a Kingdom in ancient China, the Imperial Court collects stockpiles of gold from local governments to expand the royal army. However, the gold is robbed while in transport. In a desperate move to retrieve the stolen treasure, elite royal guards are sent on a mission to go after the gold but soon find out they are not the only ones in pursuit of it.
Rating:R
Genre:Drama, Action, Thriller, History
Written By:Zhang Xinyue, Wilson Mak Yiu-Kuen, Xiong Xinxin
In Theaters:6/9/2013
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Runtime:102 minutes
Studio:Beijing Cheng Cheng, Hong Kong Pictures International, Beijing Enlight Pictures
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