The First Emperor of China(1989)
The First Emperor of China Synopsis
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 (1989) is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Tony Ianzelo, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Christopher Plummer, Bo Guan Jin, Wang Guang Hui and Wang Guo Ren. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Ianzelo
- Writers:
- Liu Yun Hui, Wong Ji Cheng, Robert A. Duncan
- Producers:
- Pan Han Ci, Barrie Howells
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest McNabb
- Production:
- China Film Co-Production, ONF | NFB, Xi'an Film Studio
- Status:
- Released
The First Emperor of China Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Plummer
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Bo Guan Jin
Bo Guan Jin
as Emperor Qin
- Wang Guang Hui
Wang Guang Hui
- Wang Guo Ren
Wang Guo Ren
as Prime Minister
- Ma Kun
Ma Kun
- Cui Luo Wen
Cui Luo Wen
as Father
- Qian Wen
Qian Wen
- Sun Wei
Sun Wei
as Peasant Li Kai
- Yang Yazhou
Yang Yazhou
as Rebel Leader
Yang Zhiping
Key crew
Directed by Tony Ianzelo, written by Liu Yun Hui, Wong Ji Cheng and Robert A. Duncan, produced by Pan Han Ci and Barrie Howells.
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The First Emperor of China Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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The First Emperor of China – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The First Emperor of China online?
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The First Emperor of China (1989) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The First Emperor of China?
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The main cast of The First Emperor of China (1989) includes Christopher Plummer, Bo Guan Jin, Wang Guang Hui, Wang Guo Ren and Ma Kun. The film was directed by Tony Ianzelo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The First Emperor of China released?
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The First Emperor of China was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 40m.
Is The First Emperor of China worth watching?
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The First Emperor of China (1989) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.