The Bodyguard from Beijing 1994  N/R, 94 min.
Genre: Action
aka: The Defender
Director: Corey Yuen
Cast: Jet Li, Christy Chung, Kent Cheng, Ngai Sing, Leung Wing-chung, Ng Wai-kwok, William Chu, Corey Yuen, Collin Chou
In this Cantonese version of "The Bodyguard," Beijing bodyguard Hui Ching-yeung (Jet Li) is sent to protect Michelle Yeung (Christy Chung) who has witnessed a murder by a corrupt businessman. As Hui fights off hit men while saving Michelle's life, he begins to fall in love with her. Now, complications really arise. Also dubbed in English.
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 The Medallion 2003  PG-13, 90 min.
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi
Director: Gordon Chan
Cast: Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, Claire Forlani, Julian Sands, John Rhys-Davies, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Christy Chung, Johann Myers, Alex Bao, Lau Siu Ming
When he learns that a young boy, Jai (Johann Myers), possesses a medallion that can be used to give super-human powers and immortality to others, Snakehead (Julian Sands) kidnaps Jai. During the ensuing rescue attempt, Hong Kong cop, Eddie Yang (Jackie Chan), suffers a near-fatal accident after which Jai uses the medallion to grant Eddie super-human powers–and the fun begins in this comedy/action/crime/fantasy film.
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| 1. The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994)
aka: The Defender
2. The Medallion (2003)
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