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The Emperor and the Assassin

7.019982h 42mHistoryDrama
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The Emperor and the Assassin is a 1998 history and drama film, running 2h 42m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Apple TV Store.

R age rating2h 42mHistoryDrama

Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1998-10-08
Runtime
2h 42m
Genres
History, Drama
Director
Chen Kaige
Original language
Chinese
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 · 92 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Gong LiLady Zhao
Zhang FengyiJing Ke
Li XuejianYing Zheng
Wang ZhiwenMarquis Changxin
Sun ZhouPrince Yan Dan
Chen KaigeLu Buwei
Pan ChangjiangPrison Official
Zhao BenshanGao Jianli
Ding HaifengQin Wuyang
Zhou XunBlind Girl
Lü XiaoheGeneral Fan Yuqi
Kong QinsanLiang Shi
Gu YongfeiQueen Mother
Li QiangHan Shi

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Where can I watch The Emperor and the Assassin in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Emperor and the Assassin is listed on Apple TV Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Emperor and the Assassin suitable for children?

The Emperor and the Assassin is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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.

How long is The Emperor and the Assassin?

The Emperor and the Assassin runs for 2h 42m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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