Eleven Samurai vs Hero
Eleven Samurai and Hero are tied on audience score (7.5/10). Hero is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 1h 40m. Eleven Samurai is the older of the two (1967 against 2002). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eleven Samurai
Hero| Eleven Samurai | Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 1967 | 2002 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Eiichi Kudō | Zhang Yimou |
| Main cast | Kei Satō, Isao Natsuyagi, Kō Nishimura, Kōtarō Satomi, Kōji Nanbara | Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen |
Synopsis
Eleven Samurai
The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
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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