Country
United States
Date
Jan 14, 2003
Note
Palm Springs International Film Festival
One man's strength will unite an empire.
1h 39min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
Videos
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Zheng Tianyong | Old Servant |
| Qin Yan | Prime Minister |
| Zhang Yakun | The Qin Guards' Commander |
| James Hong | Qin Emperor (voice) |
| Chang Xiao Yang | General |
| Jin Ming | Eunuch |
| Ma Wen Hua | Head Eunuch |
| Shou Xin Wang | Musician |
| Xu Kuang Hua | Pianist |
Genres
DramaAdventureActionHistory
Technical details
| Dettaglio | Valore |
|---|---|
| Titolo originale | 英雄 |
| Lingua originale | 普通话 (ZH) |
| Lingue parlate | 普通话 |
| Paesi di produzione | Hong Kong, China |
| Stato | Released |
| Compagnie di produzione | Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., China Film Co-Production, Elite Group Enterprises, Edko Films, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Zhang Yimou Studio |
| Data di uscita | 19 dicembre 2002 |
| Exec. Producer | Shoufang Dou, Zhang Weiping, Quentin Tarantino |
| Producer | Zhang Yimou, Philip Lee, Bill Kong Chi-Keung, Zhang Zhenyan |
| Writer | Feng Li, Zhang Yimou, Wang Bin |
| Editors | Angie Lam On-Yee, Vincent Lee, Ru Zhai, Mark Griffith |
| Cinematography | Christopher Doyle, Jasmine Yuen Carrucan, Hou Yong |
| Asst. Directors | Zhang Yimou |
| Camera Operators | Christopher Doyle, Jasmine Yuen Carrucan, Hou Yong |
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| Add. Photography | Hou Yong, Christopher Doyle, Jasmine Yuen Carrucan |
| Production Design | Tingxiao Huo, Zhenzhou Yi |
| Art Direction | Tingxiao Huo, Zhenzhou Yi |
| Set Decoration | Tingxiao Huo, Zhenzhou Yi |
| Stunts | Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Max Zhang |
| Composer | Tan Dun, Faye Wong |
| Sound | Tan Dun, Faye Wong |
| Costume Design | Emi Wada, Yang Shu-Dong, Ji Wei-Hua, Yang Xiao-Hai, Kwan Lee-Na |
| Makeup | Yang Shu-Dong, Ji Wei-Hua, Yang Xiao-Hai, Kwan Lee-Na, Emi Wada |
| Hairstyling | Emi Wada, Yang Shu-Dong, Ji Wei-Hua, Yang Xiao-Hai, Kwan Lee-Na |
| Budget | 31.000.000 € |
| Incasso | 177.394.432 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Country
Germany
Date
Feb 07, 2003
Note
Berlin International Film Festival
Theatrical release
Country
China
Date
Dec 19, 2002
Country
Hong Kong
Date
Dec 19, 2002
Country
Singapore
Date
Jan 16, 2003
Country
South Korea
Date
Jan 24, 2003
Certification
12
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Country
Greece
Date
Mar 21, 2003
Certification
PG
Country
Sweden
Date
Mar 28, 2003
Certification
11
Country
Denmark
Date
Apr 02, 2003
Country
Czechia
Date
Jun 05, 2003
Certification
12+
Country
Germany
Date
Jun 05, 2003
Certification
12
Country
Japan
Date
Jun 13, 2003
Country
France
Date
Sep 24, 2003
Country
Portugal
Date
Sep 26, 2003
Certification
M/12
Country
Spain
Date
Nov 14, 2003
Certification
12
Country
Netherlands
Date
Jan 29, 2004
Certification
6
Country
Australia
Date
Mar 17, 2004
Certification
M
Country
United States
Date
Aug 27, 2004
Certification
PG-13
Country
United Kingdom
Date
Sep 24, 2004
Certification
12
Country
Italy
Date
Oct 08, 2004
Physical media
Country
Sweden
Date
Sep 17, 2003
Certification
11
Note
DVD release
Country
Netherlands
Date
Feb 19, 2008
Certification
6
Note
DVD
TV
Country
Netherlands
Date
Jan 06, 2008
Certification
6
Note
Nederland 2
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