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Hero

Hero

One man's strength will unite an empire.

#20of 2002
2002 1h 39mDramaAdventureActionHistory

During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.

3.8/5

TMDB score· 2,538 votes

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Synopsis

During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.

The vibe

martial artskung furight and justicecountrysideloss of loved onepatriotwuxiawarring states period3rd century bc

Behind it

Zhang YimouZhang YimouDirectorFeng LiWriterWang BinWriterTan DunTan DunComposerChristopher DoyleChristopher DoyleCinematography

Cast

Jet LiJet LiNameless
Tony Leung Chiu-waiTony Leung Chiu-waiBroken Sword
Maggie CheungMaggie CheungFlying Snow
Donnie YenDonnie YenSky
Zhang ZiyiZhang ZiyiMoon
Chen DaomingChen DaomingKing of Qin
Liu ZhongyuanLiu ZhongyuanOld Scholar
Zheng TianyongZheng TianyongOld Servant
Qin YanQin YanPrime Minister
Zhang YakunZhang YakunThe Qin Guards' Commander
Chang Xiao YangChang Xiao YangGeneral
Jin MingJin MingEunuch
Ma Wen HuaHead Eunuch
Shou Xin WangMusician
Xu Kuang HuaPianist
Hei ZiHei ZiQin Guard
Cao HuaCao HuaQin Guard
Lei LiQin Guard

Director

Zhang Yimou

Writers

Feng Li, Zhang Yimou, Wang Bin

Release date

19 Dec 2002

Runtime

1h 39m

Budget

$31.0M

Box office

$177M · 5.7× its budget

Studio

Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., China Film Co-Production, Elite Group Enterprises

Language

Mandarin

Countries

Hong Kong,China

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