Movie

The First Emperor

20072h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Brian Large
Release date: 2007-01-13
Runtime: 2h 57m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Metropolitan Opera

About The First Emperor

The First Emperor is a 2007 movie, directed by Brian Large, starring Elizabeth Futral, Plácido Domingo and Paul Groves. It has a runtime of 2 hours 57 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The First Emperor in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 a rich pageant of ancient China and a fascinating study of the ruler who united it. Conducted by the composer, it also stars Paul Groves and Elizabeth Futral and features a riveting turn by Peking Opera performer Wu Hsing-Kuo as the Yin-Yang Master.

Cast

Elizabeth Futral

Princess Yueyang

Plácido Domingo

Emperor Qin

Paul Groves

Gao Jianli

Michelle DeYoung

Shaman

Hao Jiang Tian

General Wang

Tan Dun

Conductor

Themes & keywords

opera

Frequently asked questions

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How long is The First Emperor?+

The First Emperor has a runtime of 2 hours 57 minutes (177 minutes).

Who stars in The First Emperor?+

The First Emperor stars Elizabeth Futral, Plácido Domingo, Paul Groves, Michelle DeYoung and Hao Jiang Tian.

When did The First Emperor come out?+

The First Emperor is a 2007 movie directed by Brian Large.

Who directed The First Emperor?+

The First Emperor was directed by Brian Large.