The Emperor and the Assassin
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 荆轲刺秦王
- Genres: History, Drama
- Release Date: 1998-10-08
- Runtime: 162 minutes
- Rating: 6.981/10 (81 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Hahn Shin Corporation, Le Studio Canal+
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1798
- Languages: Mandarin, Polish
Cast & Crew
Gong Li
as Lady Zhao
Zhang Fengyi
as Jing Ke
Li Xuejian
as Ying Zheng
Wang Zhiwen
as Marquis Changxin
Sun Zhou
as Prince Yan Dan
Chen Kaige
as Lu Buwei
Pan Changjiang
as Prison Official
Zhao Benshan
as Gao Jianli
Ding Haifeng
as Qin Wuyang
Zhou Xun
as Blind Girl
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Emperor and the Assassin?▼
The Emperor and the Assassin is a History, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1998-10-08.
Who are the main actors in The Emperor and the Assassin?▼
The main cast includes Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian, Wang Zhiwen, Sun Zhou, .
Where can I watch The Emperor and the Assassin online?▼
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Is The Emperor and the Assassin based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The Emperor and the Assassin?▼
The Emperor and the Assassin has an IMDb rating of 6.981/10 based on 81 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Emperor and the Assassin?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Emperor and the Assassin?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Hahn Shin Corporation, Le Studio Canal+. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Emperor and the Assassin filmed?▼
The Emperor and the Assassin was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Emperor and the Assassin?▼
The total runtime of The Emperor and the Assassin is 162 minutes.
Is The Emperor and the Assassin suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Emperor and the Assassin?▼
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