The Emperor and the Assassin(1998)
荆轲刺秦王
The Emperor and the Assassin Synopsis
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.
The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) is a history and drama film directed by Chen Kaige, released on October 8, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 42m. It stars Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian and Wang Zhiwen. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- Chen Kaige
- Writers:
- Chen Kaige, Wang Peigong
- Producers:
- Satoru Iseki, Chen Kaige
- Cinematographer:
- Zhao Fei
- Composer:
- Zhao Jiping
- Production:
- Hahn Shin Corporation, Le Studio Canal+
- Status:
- Released
The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) Trailer
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The Emperor and the Assassin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gong Li
as Lady Zhao
Zhang Fengyi
as Jing Ke
Li Xuejian
as Ying Zheng
Wang Zhiwen
as Marquis Changxin
Sun Zhou
as Prince Yan Dan
Chen Kaige
as Lu Buwei
Pan Changjiang
as Prison Official
Zhao Benshan
as Gao Jianli
Ding Haifeng
as Qin Wuyang
Zhou Xun
as Blind Girl
Lü Xiaohe
as General Fan Yuqi
Kong Qinsan
as Liang Shi
Key crew
Directed by Chen Kaige, written by Chen Kaige and Wang Peigong, produced by Satoru Iseki and Chen Kaige.
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The Emperor and the Assassin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 87 ratings.
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The Emperor and the Assassin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Emperor and the Assassin online?
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The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Emperor and the Assassin?
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The main cast of The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) includes Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian, Wang Zhiwen and Sun Zhou. The film was directed by Chen Kaige. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Emperor and the Assassin released?
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The Emperor and the Assassin was released on October 8, 1998 and runs for 2h 42m.
Is The Emperor and the Assassin worth watching?
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The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Emperor and the Assassin?
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