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August 27, 2004
At The Movies: Martial arts epic a visual wonder
By DAVID GERMAIN
AP Movie Writer
AP Movie Writer
If "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" opened mainstream Americans' eyes to the martial arts epic, director Zhang Yimou may be about to grab their hearts and minds.
Zhang this year delivers a two-fisted dose of grand and rousing cinema, first with the belated U.S. release of "Hero," his Academy Award-nominated saga of nobility and sacrifice for the greater good that stars Jet Li.
| HERO |
 Director: Zhang Yimou Cast: Jet Li, Chen Dao Ming, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Donnie Yen Rating: PG-13, for stylized martial arts violence and a scene of sensuality Running time: Running time: 99 minutes |
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