The Emperor and the Assassin
The Emperor and the Assassin
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The Emperor and the Assassin (1998)

R (US) | China, France, Japan | Mandarin | 162 min
Directed by: Kaige Chen
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In the 3rd Century BC, Ying Zheng, heir to the Kingdom of Qin, seeks to dominate the remaining six Chinese kingdoms. Ying's strategy is to seem invincible. Ying sends his concubine Zhao to the Han Kingdom as a spy, to enlist an assassin he can conquer. Zhao persuades Jing Ke, but falls in love.

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Release Date

China
(Beijing)
1998-10-08
Hong Kong
No data
1998-11-14
Japan
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1998-11-14
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Jing Ke ci Qin Wang
(Original title)
El emperador y el asesino
Argentina
The Emperor and the Assassin
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Moderate
Profanity
None
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated