Hero

Hero is a 2002 wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou. Starring Jet Li as the nameless protagonist, the film is based on the story of Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the King of Qin in 227 BC. Hero was first released in China on October 24, 2002. At that time, it was the most expensive project and the highest-grossing motion picture in Chinese film history. Miramax Films owned the American market distribution rights, but delayed the release of the... More

Initial release date:

  • Oct 24, 2002

Directed by:

Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 39 min

Also known as:

  • Ying xiong,
  • Hero,
  • Héroe,
  • Herói,
  • Bohater,
  • Héros,
  • Heroj,
  • Hős,
  • Jet Li's Hero,
  • Sankari,
  • Iroas,
  • Hero de Zhang Yimou,
  • Kahraman,
  • Ying hung,
  • Varonis,
  • Hrdina,
  • Kangelane,
  • Gibor,
  • Герой,
  • Ho"s,
  • Quentin Tarantino Presents Hero

Film

Directed by

Zhang Yimou

Zhang Yimou (born November 14, 1951) is a Chinese film director, producer, writer and actor, and former cinematographer. He is counted amongst the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, having made his directorial debut in 1987 with Red Sorghum. Zhang has won numerous awards and recognitions, with...

Cinematography:

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date
  • Sep 9, 2004
  • 2002
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Costume design by:

Music by:

Runtime:

Runtime Film release region Note
  • 1 h 39 min
  • 1 h 47 min
  • Extended version
  • 1 h 33 min
  • 1 h 29 min
  • Television version
  • 1 h 36 min
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Languages:

Notable filming locations:

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 30,000,000

Film format:

Distributors:

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film Nominees

Golden Rooster Award for Best Art Direction Winners

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