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Original title: 英雄

2002 Movie China, Hong Kong SAR China Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Science Fiction 95 min Ages 12+

By: Zhang Yimou, Yimou Zhang With: 梁朝偉, 章子怡, 張曼玉, 郑天庸, Ma Wen Hua

Ancient China and the Qin Empire is out to conquer the six kingdoms. This makes its king a target for assassination. However, one man has single-handedly ensured the safety of the king, by killing the three most notorious assassins in the land. Treated as a hero, he is summoned for an audience with the king.

Filmium rating

72%

Mood

Epic

Inspiring

Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Yimou Zhang

Zhang Yimou

Bin Wang

Feng Li

李连杰

刘仲元

郑天庸

Maggie Cheung

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

秦焰

梁朝偉

Ma Wen Hua

陈道明

張曼玉

Xu Kuang Hua

甄子丹

章子怡

Zhang Yakun

Jin Ming

Shou Xin Wang

Chang Xiao Yang

James Hong

Jet Li

Chen Daoming

Donnie Yen

Tony Leung

Zhang Ziyi

Adaptation

Historical Epic

Budget

High-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Color Division

Color Symbolism

Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Multiple Perspectives

Story Within A Story

Unreliable Narrator

Pace

Epic

Meditative

Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Faye Wong Song

Orchestral Score

Traditional Chinese Music

Style

Cinematic

Colorful

Stylized

Time-Period

Ancient China

Warring States Period

Central Conflict

Assassination

Moral Dilemma

Unification

Characters

Broken Sword

Flying Snow

Moon

Nameless

Qin King

Sky

Ending

Heroic Sacrifice

Peaceful

Reconciliation

Historical Context

Ancient China

Qin Unification

Warring States

Key Plot Points

Peace Vs. Power

Sacrifice

Storytelling Duel

Technique Revelation

Weapon Display

Plot

Assassination Attempt

Multiple Narratives

Unification Of China

Setting

Ancient China

Battlefields

Qin Capital

Shooting Location

Desert Border

Nine Village Valley

Sichuan

Theme

Heroism

Moral Ambiguity

Peace And War

Unity

Genre

Epic

Historical Drama

Martial Arts

Audiences

Adults

History Enthusiasts

Martial Arts Fans

Titles

Hero

Awards

Academy Award Nomination

Box Office Success

Highest-Grossing In China

International Hit

North American Box Office

Critical Reception

94% Rotten Tomatoes

Universal Acclaim

Visual Splendor

Popularity

Top Foreign Language Film In Uk 2013

Ratings

A− Cinemascore

Eight Point Two Out Of Ten

Positive Reviews

Reception

Award Nomination

Box Office Success

Critical Acclaim

Production Countries

China

Release Year

2002

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