Hero
"One man's strength will unite an empire."
Originally released in 2002. Hero is a drama/adventure film. directed by Zhang Yimou.
Starring Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Maggie Cheung
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2,418 votes)
Budget
$31M
Production budget
Box Office
$177.4M
5.7x return
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Revenue
- $177,394,432
Production Companies
- Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd.
- China Film Co-Production Corp.
- Elite Group Enterprises
- Edko Films
- Sil-Metropole Organisation
- Zhang Yimou Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Hero?
Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Hero released?
Hero was released on July 22, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hero?
The main cast of Hero includes Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen, Zhang Ziyi.
Is Hero worth watching?
Hero has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 2,418 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.