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Hero

Drama • PG-13 • 2002 • 1 hr 39 min
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7.4
IMDb
7.9

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.

Staring

Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen, Zhang Ziyi

Directed By

Zhang Yimou

Genre

DramaAdventureActionHistoryForeign

Release Date

December 19, 2002

User Reviews

Nicholas
Nicholas
Perhaps the most beatifically-filmed martial arts movie ever made. Let it mesmerize you, and don’t worry about much else.
Alexander
Alexander
Great film if one can separate it from China's recent actions on the world stage.
Abraham
Abraham
Thoughtful and gripping script. Beautiful visuals and well choreographed battle scenes.
Aartje
Aartje
The use of color and music bring a powerful and pure story to life in this gorgeous display of elegance and honor
Chris
Chris
Amazing martial arts action period movie, great story and acting. Groundbreaking action scenes and cinematography,beautiful visuals.Must see
Tony Basch
Tony Basch
I love this movie. The style and unreliable narrator/Rashomon plot is very effective.
Ja
Ja
One of the most artfully done movies with a great storyline to boot!
Ka
Ka
One of the best story telling martial arts movies. Creative and well executed fight choreography mixed with an indulgent color scheme.
Geronimo Johnstock
Geronimo Johnstock
The music and visuals are beautiful, the fights are insane, and the way it tells three different versions of the same story is awesome!
Lilu
Lilu
Amazing (true) story. Captivating from beginning to end. One of a kind visuals with beautiful (fight) scenes and colors. Masterpiece.

Stats

Ratings
204 (3%)
1,003 (14%)
3,749 (50%)
2,484 (33%)
7.4 – Based on 7.4k ratings
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Hero (2002) Official Trailer 1 - Jet Li Movie
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Cast & Crew

Zhang Yimou
Zhang
Yimou
Jet Li
Jet
Li
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Maggie Cheung
Maggie
Cheung
Donnie Yen
Donnie
Yen
Zhang Ziyi
Zhang
Ziyi
Chen Daoming
Chen
Daoming
Zhongyuan Liu
Zhongyuan
Liu
Tianyong Zheng
Tianyong
Zheng
Qin Yan
Qin
Yan
Zhang Yakun
Zhang
Yakun

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