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Hero

“One man's strength will unite an empire.”

★ 7.5 / 10 (2,638 votes)December 19, 200299 minZH

DramaAdventureActionHistory

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.

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CINEHOOK / INFORMATION

Movie facts

Release dateDecember 19, 2002

StatusReleased

Runtime99 min

Rating★ 7.5 / 10

CertificationPG-13

Original languageMandarin

CountryHong Kong, China

Budget$31,000,000

Revenue$177,394,432

ProductionBeijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., China Film Co-Production, Elite Group Enterprises, Edko Films, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Zhang Yimou Studio

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CINEHOOK / CREDITS

Crew

Director

Zhang Yimou

Writers

Feng Li, Zhang Yimou, Wang Bin

CINEHOOK / CAST

Cast

Jet Li

Jet LiNameless

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Tony Leung Chiu-waiBroken Sword

Maggie Cheung Man-yuk

Maggie Cheung Man-yukFlying Snow

Donnie Yen

Donnie YenSky

Zhang Ziyi

Zhang ZiyiMoon

Chen Daoming

Chen DaomingKing of Qin

Liu Zhongyuan

Liu ZhongyuanOld Scholar

Zheng Tianyong

Zheng TianyongOld Servant

Qin Yan

Qin YanPrime Minister

Zhang Yakun

Zhang YakunThe Qin Guards' Commander

Chang Xiao Yang

Chang Xiao YangGeneral

Jin Ming

Jin MingEunuch

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