The Emperor and the Assassin (1998)
Original title: 荆轲刺秦王
The Emperor and the Assassin is a 1998 Chinese-language history movie directed by Chen Kaige, with a running time of 2h 42m. It stars Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi and Li Xuejian.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was The Emperor and the Assassin released?
The Emperor and the Assassin was released on 8 October 1998.
How long is The Emperor and the Assassin?
The Emperor and the Assassin runs 2h 42m.
Who made The Emperor and the Assassin?
The Emperor and the Assassin was directed by Chen Kaige.
Where can I watch The Emperor and the Assassin?
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Cast
- 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
- Lü Xiaohe as General Fan Yuqi
- Kong Qinsan as Liang Shi
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