Magic Man

An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.

Runtime

1h 51m

Director

Quentin Tarantino

Cast

Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox

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.

Runtime

1h 39m

Director

Zhang Yimou

Cast

Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Runtime

2h 35m

Director

Ridley Scott

Cast

Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen

Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.

Runtime

2h 14m

Director

Hayao Miyazaki

Cast

Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

Runtime

2h

Director

Ang Lee

Cast

Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi