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The Emperor's Shadow

October 31, 1996 1h 56m 7.3/10 (22 votes)

Originally released in 1996. The Emperor's Shadow is a drama film. directed by Zhou Xiaowen.

Starring Ge You, Jiang Wen, and Xu Qing

Synopsis

Epic drama about China's first emperor (221 BC) who struggles to make his childhood best friend, now China's greatest composer, succumb to his will and compose a grand anthem to his exploits.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 31, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 56m 116 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (22 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Xi'an Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Emperor's Shadow about?

Epic drama about China's first emperor (221 BC) who struggles to make his childhood best friend, now China's greatest composer, succumb to his will and compose a grand anthem to his exploits.

Who directed The Emperor's Shadow?

The Emperor's Shadow was directed by Zhou Xiaowen.

How long is The Emperor's Shadow?

The Emperor's Shadow has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

When was The Emperor's Shadow released?

The Emperor's Shadow was released on October 31, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Emperor's Shadow?

The main cast of The Emperor's Shadow includes Ge You, Jiang Wen, Xu Qing, Ge Zhijun, Wang Qingxiang.