Where to watch The First Emperor of China (1989) in the UK
The First Emperor of China (1989) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
This historical drama tells the story of Qin Shihuang, who unified China's vast territory and declared himself emperor in 221 B.C. During his reign, he introduced sweeping reforms, built a vast network of roads and connected the Great Wall of China. From the grandiose inner sanctum of Emperor Qin's royal palace, to fierce battles with feudal kings, this film re-creates the glory and the terror of the Qin Dynasty, including footage of Qin's life-sized terra cotta army, constructed 2,200 years ago for his tomb.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The First Emperor of China.
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Christopher PlummerSelf - Narrator (voice) -
Bo Guan JinEmperor Qin
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Wang Guang Hui
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Wang Guo RenPrime Minister
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Ma Kun
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Cui Luo WenFather
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Qian Wen
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Sun WeiPeasant Li Kai
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