Uploaded in May 2009
The Emperor and the Assassin • Movie • Rating 6.9 out of 10
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The Emperor and the Assassin is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In US, it may also be listed on services like YouTube Free, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in China, France and Japan. However, you can watch The Emperor and the Assassin for free on SuperFilmz, with ads. Content rating: MA 15+ (AU).
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overview
What is The Emperor and the Assassin about?
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. It blends history, drama elements. The film reflects a distinct China style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Chen Kaige. With a runtime of 2h 42m, it offers an epic cinematic journey.
cast
Cast and crew of The Emperor and the Assassin
The main cast includes Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi and Li Xuejian. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Chen Kaige, written by Chen Kaige and Wang Peigong, produced by Satoru Iseki and Tsuguhiko Kadokawa.
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
Gu Yongfei
as Queen Mother
Li Qiang
as Han Shi
Li Hongtao
as Li Si
Wang Qianyuan
as Zhao Shi
Han Dong
as Qin Yushou