Grand historical epic, the old-fashioned way: massive sets, a cast of thousands and enough star power to set it all ablaze. The subject is equally monumental: the third century B.C. unification of the Chinese Empire under the iron fist of Yin Zheng, King of Qin, who
gained an empire but lost his soul. Sworn to uphold the mandate of his ancestors, Yin Zheng (Li Xuejian) embarks on a brutal campaign to unite all seven Chinese kingdoms. His sights are set on the northern Yan kingdom, and Lady Zhao (Gong Li) -- Yin Zheng's devoted lover and a native of the Zhao
kingdom -- suggests he hire a assassin from Yan to stage an attempt on his life; invading Yan would then appe...
Released:
1999
Rated:
R
Length:
161 mins