Hero (2002)
A defense officer, Nameless, was summoned by the King of Qin regarding his success of terminating three warriors.
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Head Eunuch
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Eunuch
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Director:
Yimou ZhangWriters:
Feng Li (screenplay), Yimou Zhang (screenplay), Bin Wang (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Originally released in 2002 in Asia, it would be another two years until this film was released in the United States. Studio executives were concerned that the foreign-language film would not be successful at the box office with American audiences. When the film debuted in August 2004, it surprised many by opening at #1 with $18 million in receipts. It would go on to gross $53 million, becoming the 3rd highest grossing foreign film to date in the United States.
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Nameless:
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 ...
Goofs
(at around 56 mins) When Moon gives Nameless the sword as he is in the horse-drawn cart, she initially approaches from the right, but later is seen to the left of the cart.
Alternate Versions
The Director's Cut was 107:15 minutes, compared to the theatrical version at 96:23 minutes.
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Genres
Action | Adventure | HistoryDetails
Release Date:
27 August 2004Language
Mandarin
Country of Origin
China, Hong KongFilming Locations
Dunhuang, Gansu, ChinaBox Office
Budget:
$31,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$17,800,000 29 August 2004
Gross USA:
$53,710,019
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$177,395,557
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