The First Emperor
The First Emperor

Information

Release DateFebruary 16, 2006
Runtime1h 50m
StatusReleased
ProductionDiscovery Channel International
LanguagesEnglish
6.3
3 votes
Popularity1

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Nic Young

Featured Cast

James Pax

James Pax

Emperor

Richard Ng Yiu-Hon

Richard Ng Yiu-Hon

Chief Minister

Samuel West

Samuel West

Himself - Narrator

Hi Ching

Hi Ching

Li Ssu

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