---
title: "Reign of Assassins"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/reign-of-assassins-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 44092
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Reign of Assassins (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/reign-of-assassins-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Reign of Assassins is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Action, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Lion Rock Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A deadly assassin races to return a mystical relic before rival killers claim its power."

### Why Watch
- High-octane martial arts choreography
- Compelling quest for a mystical relic
- Rich ancient Chinese setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Emphasis on action may limit character depth
- Tone & Suitability: Features intense combat and violent themes, suitable for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, historical, martial-arts, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/reign-of-assassins-2010#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Su Chaobin, John Woo
- **Networks / Studios**: Lion Rock Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michelle Yeoh** as *Zeng Jing*
- **Jung Woo-sung** as *Jiang Ah-Sheng*
- **Wang Xueqi** as *The Wheel King*
- **Barbie Hsu** as *Turquoise*
- **Shawn Yue Man-Lok** as *Lei Bin*
- **Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei** as *Drizzle*
- **Guo Xiaodong** as *Zhang Ren Feng*
- **Jiang Yiyan** as *Tian Qing Tong*
- **Leon Dai** as *The Magician*
- **Nina Paw Hei-Ching** as *Granny Cai*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Zeng Jing's mission?
She seeks to return the Buddhist monk's remains to their proper resting place.

### Q: When and where does the story take place?
The film is set in ancient China.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an action‑adventure film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 57 minutes.

### Q: Is there a supernatural element?
The plot involves a mystical relic said to hold an ancient power.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Reign of Assassins — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/44092)

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