The First Emperor(2006)
The First Emperor Synopsis
Docu-drama profiling Ying Sheng, the first Emperor of China. Charting the life of the man who unified China, this documentary begins with the future Emperor's rise to power after the death of his father, becoming King of Qin at the age of thirteen. Mostly told through the use of re-enactments, the story continues to the present day and the discovery of the Emperor's tomb and terracotta army in 1974.
The First Emperor (2006) is a documentary and history film directed by Nic Young, released on February 16, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars James Pax, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, Samuel West and Hi Ching. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Nic Young
- Writers:
- Nic Young
- Production:
- Discovery Channel International
- Status:
- Released
The First Emperor (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The First Emperor before you stream it.
The First Emperor Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Pax
as Emperor
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
as Chief Minister
Samuel West
as Himself - Narrator
Hi Ching
as Li Ssu
Key crew
Directed by Nic Young, written by Nic Young.
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The First Emperor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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The First Emperor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The First Emperor online?
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The First Emperor (2006) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The First Emperor?
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The main cast of The First Emperor (2006) includes James Pax, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, Samuel West and Hi Ching. The film was directed by Nic Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The First Emperor released?
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The First Emperor was released on February 16, 2006 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The First Emperor worth watching?
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The First Emperor (2006) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The First Emperor?
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Yes. The official The First Emperor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.