Hero is a 2002 Chinese wuxia film set during the Warring States Period (227 BCE). Starring Jet Li as the nameless protagonist, the film is based on the story of Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the King of Qin.

Do watch the trailer. I know I was hooked after that 1 minute and 40 seconds.

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Hero was first released in China on 24 October 2002. It was the most expensive project of its time and one of highest-grossing motion pictures in China. Miramax Films bought the American market distribution rights, but delayed the release of the film for nearly two years. Quentin Tarantino eventually convinced Miramax to open the film in American theaters on 27 August 2004. The trailer actually opens with, Quentin Tarantino Presents. The film became the first Chinese-language movie to place No.1 at the American box office (where it stayed for two consecutive weeks) and went on to earn $53.6 million. Got nominated for Oscars as well.

Starring Jet Li

Running-time 99 minutes

Country China

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Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=_USDk5jaGek