Hero
– One man defeated three assassins who sought to murder the most powerful warlord in pre-unified China..
One man defeated three assassins who sought to murder the most powerful warlord in pre-unified China.
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Release Date:
27 Aug 2004
Language:
Mandarin
MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Director:
Yimou Zhang
Writer:
Feng Li (screenplay), Yimou Zhang (screenplay), Bin Wang (screenplay)
Main Actors:
Jet Li, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Maggie Cheung, Ziyi Zhang
Plot:
In ancient China, before the reign of the first emperor, warring factions throughout the Six Kingdoms plot to assassinate the most powerful ruler, Qin. When a minor official defeats Qin's three principal enemies, he is summoned to the palace to tell Qin the story of his surprising victory.
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 37 wins & 39 nominations.
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