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Hero is a 2002 wuxia film directed, co-written, and produced by Zhang Yimou, and starring Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi, Donnie Yen and Chen Daoming. The historical background of the film refers to the Warring States Period in ancient China, when China was divided into seven states. In 227-221 BC, the Qin state was about to unify the other six states, assassins from the six states were sent to assassinate the king of Qin. One of the most famous incidents was Jing Ke's attempted assassination of the King of Qin. The cinematography was by Christopher Doyle, and the musical score composed by Tan Dun.
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2002 · 1h 39m · Drama · Adventure · Action
TMDB 7.5/10 (2,556 votes)
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.
Directed by Zhang Yimou
Box office $177M worldwide
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Zhang YimouDirector
Jet Lias Nameless
Tony Leung Chiu-waias Broken Sword
Maggie Cheungas Flying Snow
Donnie Yenas Sky_(cropped).jpg?width=400)
Zhang Ziyias Moon
Chen Daomingas King of Qin
Liu Zhongyuanas Old Scholar
Zheng Tianyongas Old Servant
Qin Yanas Prime Minister
Zhang Yakunas The Qin Guards' Commander
Chang Xiao Yangas General
Jin Mingas EunuchMMa Wen Huaas Head EunuchSShou Xin Wangas Musician
