The First Emperor of China
1989•40m•5.3•Released
DramaHistoryDocumentary
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.
Director
Tony Ianzelo
Writer
Liu Yun Hui, Wong Ji Cheng, Robert A. Duncan
Languages
Mandarin, English
Studio
China Film Co-Production
Cast
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
Sun Wei
Peasant Li Kai
Yang Yazhou
Rebel Leader
Yang Zhiping
Production
Company
China Film Co-Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Company
Xi'an Film Studio
Producer
Pan Han Ci
Producer
Barrie Howells
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