The Defender

– A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 32 Minutes
Release Year:
1994
Original Name:
Zhong Nan Hai bao biao
The Defender (1994) - Also known as Zhong Nan Hai bao biao

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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The Defender (1994) - Trailer

Release Date:

28 Jul 1994

Language:

Cantonese, Mandarin, English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Corey Yuen

Writer:

Gordon Chan (screenplay), Kin Chung Chan (screenplay), Jack Maeby (english adaptation)

Main Actors:

Jet Li, Christy Chung, Kent Cheng, Collin Chou

Plot:

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. Complications arise when the bodyguard and the witness must confront their deep feelings for one another.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Eastern Productions

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
71%