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2002-12-19 · 99 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Adventure · Action · History

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.

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Production details

Directors
Zhang Yimou
Production companies
Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., China Film Co-Production, Elite Group Enterprises, Edko Films, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Zhang Yimou Studio
Countries
Hong Kong, China
Status
Released
Budget
USD 31,000,000
Revenue
USD 177,394,432

Top Cast

Jet LiJet LiNameless
Tony Leung Chiu-waiTony Leung Chiu-waiBroken Sword
Maggie CheungMaggie CheungFlying Snow
Donnie YenDonnie YenSky
Zhang ZiyiZhang ZiyiMoon
Chen DaomingChen DaomingKing of Qin
Liu ZhongyuanLiu ZhongyuanOld Scholar
Zheng TianyongZheng TianyongOld Servant
Qin YanQin YanPrime Minister
Zhang YakunZhang YakunThe Qin Guards' Commander
Chang Xiao YangChang Xiao YangGeneral
Jin MingJin MingEunuch
Ma Wen HuaHead Eunuch
Shou Xin WangMusician
Xu Kuang HuaPianist
Hei ZiHei ZiQin Guard
Cao HuaCao HuaQin Guard
Lei LiQin Guard
Xia BinQin Guard
Zhang YiQin Guard

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