The Emperor and the Assassin
The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) is a historical film, directed by Chen Kaige. It stars Gong Li and Zhang Fengyi. The 162-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What The Emperor and the Assassin Is About
The third century BC, with China divided into seven kingdoms. The King of Qin is determined to unite them all and ready to pay any price for it. One of his plans is to send his favourite to a rival kingdom to produce an assassin, but as his cruelty grows her loyalty cracks. Chen Kaige recounts one of the best known assassination attempts in history and refuses to present the unifier as a hero, counting the cost instead. Zhang Yimou treated the same episode very differently in Hero in 2002, and the two are worth watching side by side. Gong Li leads.
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What is The Emperor and the Assassin about?
The third century BC, with China divided into seven kingdoms. The King of Qin is determined to unite them all and ready to pay any price for it.
Where can I watch The Emperor and the Assassin?
The Emperor and the Assassin is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Emperor and the Assassin?
The Emperor and the Assassin runs for 162 minutes (2h 42m).
When did The Emperor and the Assassin come out?
The Emperor and the Assassin was released in 1998.
Who directed The Emperor and the Assassin?
The Emperor and the Assassin was directed by Chen Kaige.
Who stars in The Emperor and the Assassin?
The Emperor and the Assassin stars Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian, Wang Zhiwen.
What is The Emperor and the Assassin's rating?
The Emperor and the Assassin holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.
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