Hero
One man's strength will unite an empire.
2002 1 hour 39 minutes
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
19th December 2002
23 years ago
1 hour 39 minutes
Finishes at 1:19am
$31,000,000 ($57,061,700 today)
Revenue $177,394,432
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 46 wins & 48 nominations total
7.9/10
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