Hero Synopsis & Movie Info
Synopsis
This Academy Award-nominated martial-arts masterpiece takes place amidst the turmoil of China's "Warring States" period. An orphan fighter (Jet Li) presents himself to an avaricious king, bearing the weapons of three assassins (Donny Yen, Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung) in exchange for a generous bounty. But after listening to the stranger's incredible stories of how he vanquished his deadly opponents, the skeptical ruler suggests an alternate version of events. -
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
08/27/2004
DVD Release Date:
11/30/2004
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for stylized martial arts violence and a scene of sensuality
Run Time:
96 min.
Distributor(s):
Miramax
Production Co.:
Beijing New Picture Film Company
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Crowned Heads, Heroic Mission, Love Triangles, Political Unrest, Assassination Plots
Tone:
Lavish, Lyrical, Sweeping, Cathartic, Passionate, Atmospheric
Keywords:
love, rebel, emperor, swordsman, martial-arts, assassination, Chinese [nationality]
Country of Origin:
China/Hong Kong
Language:
Mandarin
Status:
DVD
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