Hero
2002 · 99 MIN · IMDB 7.9 · 190,245 VOTES · DIR. Zhang Yimou
Overview
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
Dialogue Timeline — 661 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:46 I was orphaned at an early age
00:05:40 My service was for Qin, not for a reward
00:07:26 Your Majesty is wise
00:16:01 Broken Sword
00:17:47 My father's dying wish
00:21:52 Your Majesty's army is invincible
00:24:51 and all the northern tribes
00:29:18 Several hundred thousand Qin troops
00:31:10 Who?
00:44:41 In that case, they must have been
00:46:06 to put his life in your hands
00:48:30 Please decide between yourselves
00:53:54 Your permission is sought
01:04:06 sacrificed themselves
01:05:40 there is only one crucial move
01:07:51 There was no other way
01:09:36 so I couldn't draw my sword
01:14:19 She doesn't know I've come
01:15:40 There'd be no more swordsmen
01:22:50 Please consider
01:24:58 The people have suffered years of warfare
01:27:00 guide your decision
01:33:31 He must have abandoned the mission
01:39:42 Your Majesty, permission to execute?
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed661
Dialogue density6.7 lines / min
First line00:01:46
Final line01:39:42
Production Record
DirectorZhang Yimou
LanguageChinese
Budget$31,000,000
Revenue$177,394,432
IMDb votes190,245