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The First Emperor of China

The First Emperor of China (1989)

0h 39m | PG-13

⭐ 4.3 / 10

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

Studio: China Film Co-Production Corp.

Genre: History, Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

as Narrator

Bo Guan Jin

Bo Guan Jin

as Emperor Qin

Wang Guang Hui

Wang Guang Hui

as

Wang Guo Ren

Wang Guo Ren

as Prime Minister

Ma Kun

Ma Kun

as

Cui Luo Wen

Cui Luo Wen

as Father