Captain Kidd vs Hero
Hero has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.2/10 for Captain Kidd). Captain Kidd is the shorter watch at 1h 29m compared with 1h 39m. Captain Kidd is the older of the two (1945 against 2002). Both are action, adventure, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Captain Kidd
Hero| Captain Kidd | Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.2/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 1945 | 2002 |
| Length | 1h 29m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rowland V. Lee | Zhang Yimou |
| Main cast | Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton, Reginald Owen, John Carradine | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen |
Synopsis
Captain Kidd
Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the King of England. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son Adam is among the crew…
Hero
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.
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