HistoryDrama
THE EMPEROR AND THE ASSASSIN
19982h 42m6.9 TMDb
Directed by Chen Kaige
Spoiler-Free
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.
Cast
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
Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion7.4
Complexity9
Humor5
Realism8.6
Action5
Darkness5
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓viewers who enjoy immersive, epic experiences
May not appeal to
- –those looking for a quick watch
- –those seeking nonstop action
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