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  • The First Emperor of China (1990)
  • Short | 42 min | Documentary, Short
The First Emperor of China (1990)
Short | 42 min | Documentary, Short
Qin Shihuang conquered six powerful warring states and, in 221 BC, declared himself emperor of all China. During his reign, he introduced sweeping reforms, built a vast network of roads and connected the Great Wall of China which to this ...See moreQin Shihuang conquered six powerful warring states and, in 221 BC, declared himself emperor of all China. During his reign, he introduced sweeping reforms, built a vast network of roads and connected the Great Wall of China which to this day stretches over 2400 kilometers. The film includes the first documentary footage of Qin's life-sized terracotta army, constructed almost 2,200 years ago for his tomb. The imperial system he created has endured for thousands of years, proving to be the world's most durable political structure. From the inner sanctum of Emperor Qin's royal palace to fierce battles with feudal kings, this lavish historical drama re-creates the glory and the terror of the Qin Dynasty. See less
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Writers
Wong Ji Cheng (script writer) | Liu Yun Hui (script writer) | Robert A. Duncan (narration written by) (as Robert Duncan)
Composers
Eldon Rathburn (original music) | Jiping Zhao (original music) (as Zhao Ji Ping)
Cinematographers
Savas Kalogeras (photography) | Ernest McNabb | Susan Trow (photography)
Editor
Roger Hart
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Updated Jan 5, 1990
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Jan 5, 1990 (United States)

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