The First Emperor of China (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.
Top 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
FAQ about The First Emperor of China
What is The First Emperor of China about?
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…
When was The First Emperor of China released?
The First Emperor of China was released in 1989.
What genres does The First Emperor of China belong to?
The First Emperor of China is categorised as Drama, History, Documentary.
Who stars in The First Emperor of China?
The cast of The First Emperor of China includes Christopher Plummer, Bo Guan Jin, Wang Guang Hui, Wang Guo Ren, Ma Kun.