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.
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The First Emperor of China (Man Who Made China)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nic Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Nic Young
- Original Score
- Ilan Eshkeri
- Original Title
- The First Emperor
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Discovery Channel International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nic Young
Nic Young
Ilan Eshkeri
Simon Greenwood
Richard Bradley, Bill Locke
Department Leadership Roster
Nic Young
Writer
Nic Young
Director
Simon Greenwood
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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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 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.
Who directed The First Emperor?
The First Emperor was directed by Nic Young.
Who stars in The First Emperor?
The principal cast of The First Emperor includes James Pax, Hi Ching, Vincent Wong, Tony Tang, Tom Wu.
When was The First Emperor released and how long is it?
The First Emperor was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Emperor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Emperor was composed by Ilan Eshkeri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Emperor?
The First Emperor holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).