The First Emperor
Originally released in 2006. The First Emperor is a documentary/history film. directed by Nic Young.
Starring James Pax, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, and Samuel West
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Discovery Channel International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The First Emperor about?
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 f...
Who directed The First Emperor?
The First Emperor was directed by Nic Young.
How long is The First Emperor?
The First Emperor has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The First Emperor released?
The First Emperor was released on February 16, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The First Emperor?
The main cast of The First Emperor includes James Pax, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, Samuel West, Hi Ching.