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Release Date:
27 August 2004 (USA)
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Tagline:
Kono kuni wa mada, hontô no hero wo shiranai [Japan] (This land doesn't know a real hero. Yet.) more
Plot:
A series of Rashomon-like flashback accounts shape the story of how one man defeated three assassins who sought to murder the most powerful warlord in pre-unified China. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 26 wins
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19 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(95 articles)
The Warrior and the Wolf Review
(From Twitch. 15 December 2009, 2:13 AM, PST)
Jet Li And Olga Kurylenko Talk Charity
(From Look to the Stars. 4 December 2009, 4:00 AM, PST)
(From Twitch. 15 December 2009, 2:13 AM, PST)
Jet Li And Olga Kurylenko Talk Charity
(From Look to the Stars. 4 December 2009, 4:00 AM, PST)
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Beautiful.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jet Li | ... | Nameless | |
| Tony Leung Chiu Wai | ... | Broken Sword | |
| Maggie Cheung | ... | Flying Snow (as Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk) | |
| Ziyi Zhang | ... | Moon (as Zhang Ziyi) | |
| Daoming Chen | ... | King of Qin | |
| Donnie Yen | ... | Sky | |
| Liu Zhong Yuan | ... | Scholar | |
| Zheng Tia Yong | ... | Old Servant | |
| Yan Qin | ... | Prime Minister | |
| Chang Xiao Yang | ... | General | |
| Yakun Zhang | ... | Commander | |
| Ma Wen Hua | ... | Head Eunuch | |
| Jin Ming | ... | Eunuch | |
| Xu Kuang Hua | ... | Pianist | |
| Wang Shou Xin | ... | Musician |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Hero (Canada: English title) (literal English title) (UK) (USA)
Jet Li's Hero (USA)
Quentin Tarantino Presents Hero (USA) (promotional title)
Ying hung (China: Cantonese title)
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Jet Li's Hero (USA)
Quentin Tarantino Presents Hero (USA) (promotional title)
Ying hung (China: Cantonese title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for stylized martial arts violence and a scene of sensuality.
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Runtime:
99 min | China:107 min (extended version) | China:93 min | Turkey:89 min (TV version)
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Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
France:U |
Malaysia:18SG |
Iceland:12 (video rating) |
Iceland:L (original rating) |
South Korea:12 |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:M |
Brazil:14 |
Canada:14A (Ontario) |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Finland:K-11 |
Germany:12 (bw) |
Ireland:12 |
Mexico:B |
Netherlands:12 |
Norway:11 |
Peru:PT |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:11 |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of the Grisons) |
UK:12A |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #39290)
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Trivia:
In ancient China, when someone claimed that he killed his enemies, he needed to present their heads (tou zi) as proof instead of their weapons. Director Yimou Zhang modified this, mindful of the audience's stomachs, thus making the story less accurate.
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Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: Obvious stunt double for The King in fighting scenes.
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Quotes:
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Nameless: [voiceover] I was orphaned at a young age and was never given a name. People simply called me Nameless. With no family name to live up to, I devoted myself to the sword. I spent ten years perfecting unique skills as a swordsman. The King of Qin has summoned me to court, for what I have accomplished has astonished the kingdom.
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Nameless: [voiceover] I was orphaned at a young age and was never given a name. People simply called me Nameless. With no family name to live up to, I devoted myself to the sword. I spent ten years perfecting unique skills as a swordsman. The King of Qin has summoned me to court, for what I have accomplished has astonished the kingdom.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2004-08-28)" (2004)
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FAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersIs "Ying xiong" based on a book?
What musical instrument was the old guy playing near the beginning of the movie?
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In all honesty, Hero required a bit more patience than I thought. Tarantino wanted to present this movie to North American audiences so I thought there would have been more action, but surprise! There is much drama in Hero and the movie begins with one intention and unfolds, in a deceptively beautiful fashion, into a legend that is much larger than the characters themselves are involved! Why did it have to take so long to prove such a point?
Anyway, a man who shall remain Nameless has dispatched the kingdom's three top assassins, thus easing the King's mind that he could sleep at night. But the King is curious and we see the true story and how the tale unfolds.
The fights are beautiful. The battle between Snow and Moon, though lopsided, was a joy. It was art in itself. But overall, be patient. With the many changes in the story, I lost my concentration adjusting to it. But any fan of martial arts and drama must see this movie. It is that elegant.