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One man's strength will unite an empire. - Hero
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Title: Hero

Release Date: 22 Jul 2002

Runtime: 1h 39m

Genre: Drama, Adventure, Action, History

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

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

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.498 (2272 votes)

Cast

  • Nameless: Jet Li
  • Broken Sword: Tony Leung Chiu-Wai
  • Flying Snow: Maggie Cheung
  • Sky: Donnie Yen
  • Moon: Zhang Ziyi
  • King of Qin: Chen Daoming
  • Old Scholar: Liu Zhongyuan
  • Old Servant: Zheng Tianyong
  • Prime Minister: Qin Yan
  • The Qin Guards' Commander: Zhang Yakun
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