The Emperor and the Assassin(1998)
Overview
In pre-unified China, the King of Qin sends his concubine to a rival kingdom to produce an assassin for a political plot, but as the king's cruelty mounts she finds her loyalty faltering.
Director
Chen Kaige
Studio
Hahn Shin Corporation
Cast
Gong Li
as Lady Zhao
Zhang Fengyi
as Jing Ke
Li Xuejian
as Ying Zheng
Wang Zhiwen
as Marquis Changxin
Sun Zhou
as Prince Yan Dan
Chen Kaige
as Lu Buwei
Pan Changjiang
as Prison Official
Zhao Benshan
as Gao Jianli
Ding Haifeng
as Qin Wuyang
Zhou Xun
as Blind Girl
Lü Xiaohe
as General Fan Yuqi
Kong Qinsan
as Liang Shi
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
2h 42m
Language
Polish
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Hahn Shin Corporation • Le Studio Canal+
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What is The Emperor and the Assassin about?▼
In pre-unified China, the King of Qin sends his concubine to a rival kingdom to produce an assassin for a political plot, but as the king's cruelty mounts she finds her loyalty faltering.
Who directed The Emperor and the Assassin?▼
The Emperor and the Assassin was directed by Chen Kaige and released in 1998. It is a history, drama film.
How long is The Emperor and the Assassin?▼
The Emperor and the Assassin has a runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes (162 minutes total).
Who stars in The Emperor and the Assassin?▼
The cast of The Emperor and the Assassin includes Gong Li as Lady Zhao, Zhang Fengyi as Jing Ke, Li Xuejian as Ying Zheng, Wang Zhiwen as Marquis Changxin, Sun Zhou as Prince Yan Dan and more.
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