The First Emperor of China

The First Emperor of China

39 mins | Documentary, History | Jan. 1, 1989

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.

The First Emperor of China

39 mins | Documentary, History | Jan. 1, 1989

The First Emperor of China
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.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers China Film Co-Production Corporation, Xi'an Film Studio, National Film Board of Canada
Original title The First Emperor of China
Directors Liu Hao Xue, Tony Ianzelo
Writers Liu Yun Hui, Wong Ji Cheng, Robert A. Duncan

Cast

Christopher Plummer

as Narrator

Bo Guan Jin

as Emperor Qin

Wang Guo Ren

as Prime Minister

Ma Kun

as

Cui Luo Wen

as Father

Sun Wei

as Peasant Li Kai

Yang Yazhou

as Rebel Leader