Hero(2002)
“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.
Director
Zhang Yimou
Studio
Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd.
Budget
$31M
Revenue
$177M
Cast
Jet Li
as Nameless
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Broken Sword
Maggie Cheung
as Flying Snow
Donnie Yen
as Sky
Zhang Ziyi
as Moon
Chen Daoming
as King of Qin
Liu Zhongyuan
as Old Scholar
Zheng Tianyong
as Old Servant
Qin Yan
as Prime Minister
Zhang Yakun
as The Qin Guards' Commander
James Hong
as Qin Emperor (voice)
Chang Xiao Yang
as General
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$31M
Box Office
$177M
Production Companies
Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd. • China Film Co-Production • Elite Group Enterprises
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hero?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hero (2002).
What is Hero about?▼
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.
Who directed Hero?▼
Hero was directed by Zhang Yimou and released in 2002. It is a drama, adventure, action, history film.
How long is Hero?▼
Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Hero?▼
The cast of Hero includes Jet Li as Nameless, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Broken Sword, Maggie Cheung as Flying Snow, Donnie Yen as Sky, Zhang Ziyi as Moon and more.
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