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The Emperor and the Assassin (1998): movie guide
The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) is a History, Drama running about 162 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 92 votes. Notable cast includes Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian, Wang Zhiwen. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1998-10-08
- Runtime: 162 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: History, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1998-10-08
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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.
Cast highlights
The Emperor and the Assassin features Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian, Wang Zhiwen, Sun Zhou, Chen Kaige. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1998-10-08. Runtime: 162 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (92 votes). Genres: History, Drama. Original language: zh. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Emperor and the Assassin?
- The Emperor and the Assassin is listed as History, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Emperor and the Assassin?
- The Emperor and the Assassin runs about 162 minutes.
- Who stars in The Emperor and the Assassin?
- Cast highlights include Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Li Xuejian, Wang Zhiwen, Sun Zhou, Chen Kaige.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Emperor and the Assassin?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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