The Emperor and the Assassin

History • Drama • 1998 • 2h 42m

The Emperor and the Assassin movie poster
RATING3.5
RUNTIME2h 42m
LANGUAGEZH
STATUSReleased
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📖 Synopsis

In pre-unified China, the King of Qin sends his concubine to a rival kingdom to produce an assassin for a political plot, but as the king's cruelty mounts she finds her loyalty faltering.

🎥 Production Details
Release Status
Released
Genres
History, Drama
Director
Chen Kaige
Original Language
ZH
🎭 Cast
Gong LiGong LiLady Zhao
Zhang FengyiZhang FengyiJing Ke
Li XuejianLi XuejianYing Zheng
Wang ZhiwenWang ZhiwenMarquis Changxin
Sun ZhouSun ZhouPrince Yan Dan
Chen KaigeChen KaigeLu Buwei
Pan ChangjiangPan ChangjiangPrison Official
Zhao BenshanZhao BenshanGao Jianli
Ding HaifengDing HaifengQin Wuyang
Zhou XunZhou XunBlind Girl
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Emperor and the Assassin about?
In pre-unified China, the King of Qin sends his concubine to a rival kingdom to produce an assassin for a political plot, but as the king's cruelty mounts she finds her loyalty faltering.
Who directed The Emperor and the Assassin?
The Emperor and the Assassin was directed by Chen Kaige.
When was The Emperor and the Assassin released?
The Emperor and the Assassin was released on October 8, 1998.
How long is The Emperor and the Assassin?
The Emperor and the Assassin has a runtime of 2h 42m.
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