
The Emperor and the Assassin
“The Emperor and the Assassin,” directed by Kaige Chen, is a historical drama set in ancient China, focusing on the ambitious King of Qin’s quest to unify the warring states under his rule. The film intricately weaves themes of power, betrayal, and sacrifice as it explores the complex relationships between the king, his lover, and a legendary assassin.
Views: 120
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Director: Kaige Chen
Actors: Chen Kaige, Ding Haifeng, Fengyi Zhang, Gong Li, Li Xuejian, Pan Changjiang, Sun Zhou, Zhang Feng Yi, Zhang Fengyi, Zhao Benshan, Zhiwen Wang, Zhou Xun, 张丰毅
Company: Le Studio Canal+, New Wave Company, Shin Corporation
Awards: 7 wins & 11 nominations
Budget: $15,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $1,267,239
Duration:
2h 42minRelease: 1998
Release Date: 1998-10-08
IMDb: 7.2
TMDB: 6.9
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 75
FilmAffinity: 6.7