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The First Emperor

6.220061h 50mMovieDocumentaryHistory

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…

DirectorNic Young
WriterNic Young

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Streaming in 46 other countries

The First Emperor isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas and 42 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Nic Young

JPJames Pax
James Pax
Emperor
RYRichard Ng Yiu-Hon
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
Chief Minister
SWSamuel West
Samuel West
Himself - Narrator
HCHi Ching
Hi Ching
Li Ssu

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