The Emperor and the Assassin

Name: The Emperor and the Assassin
Released: 1998-10-08
Rating: 6.925

6.9/10 (87)

·1998· 162 min

Director: Chen Kaige

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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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

Ding Haifeng

Qin Wuyang

Zhou Xun

Blind Girl

Lü Xiaohe

General Fan Yuqi

Kong Qinsan

Liang Shi

In brief

The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) is a history, drama film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 87 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 42min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The Emperor and the Assassin?

The Emperor and the Assassin runs 162 minutes (2h 42min).

What rating does The Emperor and the Assassin have?

The Emperor and the Assassin has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 87 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Emperor and the Assassin from?

The Emperor and the Assassin was released in 1998.