Synopsis
Ancient China and the Qin Empire is out to conquer the six kingdoms. This makes its king a target for assassination. However, one man has single-handedly ensured the safety of the king, by killing the three most notorious assassins in the land. Treated as a hero, he is summoned for an audience with the king.
Film Credits
Cinematography by Christopher Doyle, with production design by Tingxiao Huo & Zhenzhou Yi.
Screenplay
Zhang Yimou
Cinematography
Christopher Doyle
Production Design
Tingxiao Huo & Zhenzhou Yi
Costume Design
Emi Wada
Music
Tan Dun
Country
China, Hong Kong
Language
Mandarin
Set In
Warring States period
Rating
PG-13
Runtime
94 min
Box Office
$53,710,019
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 46 wins & 48 nominations total
IMDb
7.9/10 · 193K votes
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