The Emperor and the Assassin

The Emperor and the Assassin

荆轲刺秦王

6.9 /10 87 votes
October 8, 1998 2h 42m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Chen Kaige
Writers Chen Kaige, Wang Peigong
Studio Hahn Shin Corporation
Rating 6.9/10
Language ZH

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Cast & Crew

Gong Li

Gong Li

Lady Zhao

Zhang Fengyi

Zhang Fengyi

Jing Ke

Li Xuejian

Li Xuejian

Ying Zheng

Wang Zhiwen

Wang Zhiwen

Marquis Changxin

Sun Zhou

Sun Zhou

Prince Yan Dan

Chen Kaige

Chen Kaige

Lu Buwei

Pan Changjiang

Pan Changjiang

Prison Official

Zhao Benshan

Zhao Benshan

Gao Jianli

Ding Haifeng

Ding Haifeng

Qin Wuyang

Zhou Xun

Zhou Xun

Blind Girl

Lü Xiaohe

Lü Xiaohe

General Fan Yuqi

Kong Qinsan

Kong Qinsan

Liang Shi

Frequently Asked Questions

The Emperor and the Assassin was released on October 8, 1998.

The runtime of The Emperor and the Assassin is 2h 42m.

The Emperor and the Assassin is a History, Drama movie.

The Emperor and the Assassin has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Emperor and the Assassin is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Emperor and the Assassin was directed by Chen Kaige.

The main cast of The Emperor and the Assassin includes Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian.

The Emperor and the Assassin is originally in Chinese.