The Four Assassins (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1975, The Four Assassins is an action and adventure film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 104 minutes. “You haven't died until you've met ... the Four Assassins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set at the time of Italian explorer Marco Polo's historic expedition to China ,during the reign of Monogol ruler Kublai Khan, it stars American actor Richard Harrison as Polo. Taking considerable liberties with the historic record, the film has Polo turning up as an Imperial Inspector assigned to root out Chinese rebles in the south, but eventually being won over to their cause.
Who’s in it. The Four Assassins stars Alexander Fu Sheng as Li Xiongfeng, Kuan-Chun Chi as Zhou Xingzheng, Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan as Huang Zonghan and Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan as Huang Zonghan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Four Assassins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Four Assassins page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Four Assassins tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Four Assassins (1975)?
- In US, The Four Assassins is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Four Assassins worth watching?
- The Four Assassins holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Four Assassins?
- The Four Assassins stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Kuan-Chun Chi, Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan, Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan and Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok.
- When was The Four Assassins released?
- The Four Assassins was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.