The First Emperor of China Poster

The First Emperor of China

43.00% | January 1, 1989 | Drama, History, Documentary

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.

Featured Crew

Ernest McNabb
Director of Photography
Savas Kalogeras
Director of Photography
Susan Trow
Director of Photography

Cast

Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Self - Narrator (voice)
Bo Guan Jin
Bo Guan Jin
Emperor Qin
Wang Guo Ren
Wang Guo Ren
Prime Minister

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