{"product_id":"hero-a-k-a-ying-xiong-2002","title":"Hero • Ying Xiong • 英雄 (2002)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHero\u003c\/strong\u003e (2002), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eYing Xiong\u003c\/strong\u003e (英雄), is a Chinese-Hong Kong wuxia epic directed by \u003cstrong\u003eZhang Yimou\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eJet Li\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTony Leung Chiu Wai\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMaggie Cheung Man-yuk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDonnie Yen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eZhang Ziyi\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eChen Daoming\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film combines spectacular swordplay, political intrigue, and striking visual storytelling. With action choreography by \u003cstrong\u003eChing Siu-tung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHero\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the defining modern wuxia films and an essential title for collectors of Chinese martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring China's Warring States period, a warrior known only as Nameless arrives at the palace of the King of Qin claiming to have defeated three legendary assassins: Broken Sword, Flying Snow, and Sky. The King demands to hear how Nameless accomplished the seemingly impossible feat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Nameless recounts his encounters with the three warriors, the King begins to question whether the stories are as straightforward as they first appear. Different versions of the battles gradually reveal hidden motives, personal sacrifices, and a larger struggle involving the future of a divided China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHero\u003c\/strong\u003e features some of the most celebrated wuxia fight sequences of the modern era. The spear duel between Jet Li and Donnie Yen, the swordplay between Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung, and the atmospheric battle beneath a storm of autumn leaves showcase \u003cstrong\u003eChing Siu-tung's\u003c\/strong\u003e elaborate choreography and Zhang Yimou's distinctive visual approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors value \u003cstrong\u003eHero\u003c\/strong\u003e for its exceptional cast, elaborate swordplay, and striking cinematography. Jet Li's performance as Nameless is supported by Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen, and Zhang Ziyi, giving the film one of the strongest casts ever assembled for a modern Chinese martial arts production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2002, \u003cstrong\u003eHero\u003c\/strong\u003e helped bring modern Chinese-language wuxia to a worldwide audience. Its international success, distinctive use of color, large-scale production, and combination of martial arts with historical drama established it as an important film in the development of 21st-century wuxia cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified A.K.A.s:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHero\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYing Xiong\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJing Hung\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e英雄\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e英雄\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJet Li's Hero\u003c\/strong\u003e – International marketing title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhang Yimou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Donnie Yen, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Daoming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ching Siu-tung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudios:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beijing New Picture Film, Zhang Yimou Studio, Sil-Metropole Organisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Cantonese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China, Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eJet Li \u0026amp; Modern Wuxia Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHero\u003c\/strong\u003e stands among the essential modern wuxia films, combining Jet Li, Donnie Yen, Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi, elaborate swordplay, and Zhang Yimou's distinctive visual style. 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