Hero (2002)
Movie 1h 39m ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline, teach me something
Released in 2002, Hero is an action, adventure and drama movie. It is directed by Zhang Yimou. The cast includes Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi and Maggie Cheung. The running time is 1h 39m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Zhang YimouDirector
- Jet Lias Nameless
- Zhang Ziyias Moon
- Maggie Cheungas Flying Snow
- Tony Leung Chiu-waias Broken Sword
- Donnie Yenas Sky
- James Hongas Qin Emperor (voice)
- Chen Daomingas King of Qin
- Liu Zhongyuanas Old Scholar
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Questions about Hero
- What genre is Hero?
- Hero is categorised as Action, Adventure, Drama, History.
- Who stars in Hero?
- Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Hero?
- Zhang Yimou directed Hero.
- How long is Hero?
- Hero runs for 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- Is Hero worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Hero?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
