The Emperor and the Assassin
荆轲刺秦王
Synopsis
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.
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The Emperor and the Assasin Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-08
Top Cast
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Gong Li
Lady Zhao
Zhang Fengyi
Jing Ke
Li Xuejian
Ying Zheng
Wang Zhiwen
Marquis Changxin
Sun Zhou
Prince Yan Dan
Chen Kaige
Lu Buwei
Pan Changjiang
Prison Official
Zhao Benshan
Gao Jianli
Ding Haifeng
Qin Wuyang
Zhou Xun
Blind Girl
Lü Xiaohe
General Fan Yuqi
Kong Qinsan
Liang Shi
Gu Yongfei
Queen Mother
Li Qiang
Han Shi
Li Hongtao
Li Si
Wang Qianyuan
Zhao Shi
Han Dong
Qin Yushou
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Kaige
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Peigong, Chen Kaige
- Original Score
- Zhao Jiping
- Original Title
- 荆轲刺秦王
- Country of Origin
- China, France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Polish, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Studios
- Hahn Shin Corporation, Le Studio Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Kaige
Wang Peigong, Chen Kaige
Zhao Jiping
Zhao Fei
Xinxia Zhou
Chen Kaige, Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, Satoru Iseki, Han San Ping
Department Leadership Roster
Xinxia Zhou
Editor
Chen Kaige
Director
Wang Peigong
Writer
Chen Kaige
Producer
Chen Kaige
Writer
Satoru Iseki
Producer
Zhao Fei
Director of Photography
Qi Lin
Production Design
Zhao Jiping
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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.
Who directed The Emperor and the Assassin?
The Emperor and the Assassin was directed by Chen Kaige.
Who stars in The Emperor and the Assassin?
The principal cast of The Emperor and the Assassin includes Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian, Wang Zhiwen, Sun Zhou.
When was The Emperor and the Assassin released and how long is it?
The Emperor and the Assassin was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Emperor and the Assassin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emperor and the Assassin was composed by Zhao Jiping.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Emperor and the Assassin?
The Emperor and the Assassin holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).