Hero(2002)
One man's strength will unite an empire.
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.
Directed by Zhang Yimou
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Cast
Jet Li
Nameless
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Broken Sword
Maggie Cheung
Flying Snow
Donnie Yen
Sky
Zhang Ziyi
Moon
Chen Daoming
King of Qin
Liu Zhongyuan
Old Scholar
Zheng Tianyong
Old Servant
Qin Yan
Prime Minister
Zhang Yakun
The Qin Guards' Commander
Chang Xiao Yang
General
Jin Ming
Eunuch
Ma Wen Hua
Head Eunuch
Shou Xin Wang
Musician
Xu Kuang Hua
Pianist
Hei Zi
Qin Guard
Cao Hua
Qin Guard
Lei Li
Qin Guard
Hero — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Hero?+
Hero is available to stream on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Hero come out?+
Hero was released in 2002.
How long is Hero?+
Hero runs for 99 minutes (1 hour and 39 minutes).
Who directed Hero?+
Hero was directed by Zhang Yimou.
Who stars in Hero?+
Hero stars Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen and Zhang Ziyi.
Is Hero worth watching?+
Hero holds a 7.5/10 rating from 2,616 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, adventure, action and history.
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