The First Emperor of China

The First Emperor of China

1989•40m•4.3/10

DramaHistoryDocumentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

4.3/10(3)

This historical drama tells the story of Qin Shihuang, who unified China's vast territory and declared himself emperor in 221 B.C. During his reign, he introduced sweeping reforms, built a vast network of roads and connected the Great Wall of China. From the grandiose inner sanctum of Emperor Qin's royal palace, to fierce battles with feudal kings, this film re-creates the glory and the terror of the Qin Dynasty, including footage of Qin's life-sized terra cotta army, constructed 2,200 years ago for his tomb.

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Production

China Film Co-Production 中国电影合作制片 (CFCC), ONF | NFB, Xi'an Film Studio

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Self - Narrator (voice)

Bo Guan Jin

Emperor Qin

Wang Guang Hui

Wang Guo Ren

Prime Minister

Ma Kun

Cui Luo Wen

Father

Qian Wen

Qian Wen

Sun Wei

Peasant Li Kai

Yang Yazhou

Yang Yazhou

Rebel Leader

Yang Zhiping

Yang Zhiping

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