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The First Emperor

20072h 57mMovie

The incomparable Plácido Domingo began a new chapter in his legendary Met career when he created the role of Emperor Qin in the world premiere of Tan Dun’s epic opera. Staged by revered film director Zhang Yimou, The First Emperor is both…

DirectorBrian Large
WritersHa Jin·Tan Dun

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Cast · Directed by Brian Large

EF
Elizabeth Futral
Princess Yueyang
PDPlácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo
Emperor Qin
PG
Paul Groves
Gao Jianli
MD
Michelle DeYoung
Shaman
HT
Hao Jiang Tian
General Wang
TDTan Dun
Tan Dun
Conductor

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The First Emperor hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 3, 2007. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.