Hero
2002 · Movie · 1h 39m · PG-13
DramaAdventureActionHistory
"One man's strength will unite an empire."
Overview
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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.9/10
Metacritic
85/100
Key crew
- Zhang YimouDirector
- Tan DunOriginal Music Composer
- Feng LiWriter
- Zhang YimouWriter
- Wang BinWriter
Cast
- Jet LiNameless
- Tony Leung Chiu-waiBroken Sword
- Maggie CheungFlying Snow
- Donnie YenSky
- Zhang ZiyiMoon
- Chen DaomingKing of Qin
- Liu ZhongyuanOld Scholar
- Zheng TianyongOld Servant
- Qin YanPrime Minister
- Zhang YakunThe Qin Guards' Commander
- James HongQin Emperor (voice)
- Chang Xiao YangGeneral
Stills
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Themes
martial artskung furight and justicecountrysideloss of loved onepatriotwuxiawarring states period3rd century bc