Drama ·Adventure ·Action ·History · Hong Kong · 2002 · 1h 39m

Hero

英雄

Hero poster
Director
Zhang Yimou
Cast
Jet Li as Nameless Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Broken Sword Maggie Cheung as Flying Snow Donnie Yen as Sky Zhang Ziyi as Moon Chen Daoming as King of Qin
Crew
Christopher Doyle — Director of Photography Ru Zhai — Editor Angie Lam On-Yee — Editor Vincent Lee — Editor Tan Dun — Original Music Composer Feng Li — Writer
Tagline

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.

Trailer Hero — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
martial artskung furight and justicecountrysideloss of loved onepatriotwuxiawarring states period3rd century bc
Key Collaborators
Zhang Yimou Director Christopher Doyle Director of Photography Ru Zhai Editor Angie Lam On-Yee Editor Vincent Lee Editor Tan Dun Original Music Composer Feng Li Writer Zhang Yimou Writer Wang Bin Writer Zhang Zhenyan Producer Bill Kong Chi-Keung Producer Zhang Yimou Producer
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