The Great Wall (1962)
Original title: 秦・始皇帝
The Great Wall is a 1962 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Shigeo Tanaka, with a running time of 2h 16m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Fujiko Yamamoto and Ken Utsui.
In 221 BC, Qin Shihuangdi conquered the rest of China. Qin's great accomplishments and also his serious faults are showed in this film. Qin adopted autocratic dictatorship and led a luxurious life: abolition of feudalism and the centralization of power in the form of a now-hereditary bureaucracy loyal to himself; burning books and burying scholars; the construction of a sumptuous palace for his concubines and also the Great Wall.
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What is The Great Wall about?
In 221 BC, Qin Shihuangdi conquered the rest of China. Qin's great accomplishments and also his serious faults are showed in this film. Qin adopted autocratic dictatorship and led a luxurious life: abolition of feudalism and the centralization of power in the form of a now-hereditary bureaucracy loyal to himself; burning books and burying scholars; the construction of a sumptuous palace for his concubines and also the Great Wall.
When was The Great Wall released?
The Great Wall was released on 1 November 1962.
How long is The Great Wall?
The Great Wall runs 2h 16m.
Who made The Great Wall?
The Great Wall was directed by Shigeo Tanaka.