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The Emperor and the Assassin

R19982h 42mChen Kaige
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 75

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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.

HistoryDrama
AssassinChinaKingdomOccupying PowerGovernanceConcubineWarring States Period3rd Century Bc

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) 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 stars in The Emperor and the Assassin?

The Emperor and the Assassin stars Gong Li (Lady Zhao), Zhang Fengyi (Jing Ke), Li Xuejian (Ying Zheng), Wang Zhiwen (Marquis Changxin), Sun Zhou (Prince Yan Dan). The film was directed by Chen Kaige.

How long is The Emperor and the Assassin?

The Emperor and the Assassin has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is The Emperor and the Assassin worth watching?

The Emperor and the Assassin holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of History, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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