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The First Emperor

The First Emperor

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The First Emperor
  • Genres: Documentary, History
  • Release Date: 2006-02-16
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (3 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Discovery Channel International
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1486
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

James Pax

James Pax

as Emperor

Richard Ng Yiu-Hon

Richard Ng Yiu-Hon

as Chief Minister

Samuel West

Samuel West

as Himself - Narrator

Hi Ching

Hi Ching

as Li Ssu

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

The First Emperor of China (Man Who Made China)

External Links

Keywords

chinese emperorreenactmentterracotta army

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The First Emperor?

The First Emperor is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 2006-02-16.

Who are the main actors in The First Emperor?

The main cast includes James Pax, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, Samuel West, Hi Ching, .

Where can I watch The First Emperor online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The First Emperor is available.

Is The First Emperor based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The First Emperor?

The First Emperor has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 3 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The First Emperor?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The First Emperor?

The soundtrack was composed by Discovery Channel International. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The First Emperor filmed?

The First Emperor was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The First Emperor?

The total runtime of The First Emperor is 110 minutes.

Is The First Emperor suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The First Emperor?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The First Emperor.

Does The First Emperor have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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