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Secrets of the Forbidden City (2017): Cast

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Secrets of the Forbidden City is a 2017 documentary directed by Ian Bremner, starring Peter Guinness as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Secrets of the Forbidden City (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Ian Bremner
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
CCTV
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Secrets of the Forbidden City About?

The premise of Secrets of the Forbidden City without spoilers.

Explore the history of the Forbidden City, the largest and most opulent palace complex ever constructed. For five centuries, this remarkable site served as the heart of imperial China, enduring wars, revolution, fires, and earthquakes. Discover the incredible feat of engineering involved in building its vast array of nearly 1,000 buildings and numerous temples in just over a decade, revealing the ambition and workforce of the Ming Emperor.

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Cast & crew

Secrets of the Forbidden City Cast & Characters

Peter Guinness plays Narrator in Secrets of the Forbidden City. Directed by Ian Bremner.

From the director

More from Ian Bremner

One more film directed by Ian Bremner: The Great Wall of China: The Hidden Story.

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Details

Secrets of the Forbidden City Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Den Förbjudna Stadens Hemligheter” and “La Cité interdite révélée”.

Also known as
  • Den Förbjudna Stadens Hemligheter
  • La Cité interdite révélée
  • Pekings verbotene Stadt

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Secrets of the Forbidden City FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Secrets of the Forbidden City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Secrets of the Forbidden City?

Secrets of the Forbidden City runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Secrets of the Forbidden City released?

Secrets of the Forbidden City was released on October 18, 2017.

Who directed Secrets of the Forbidden City?

Secrets of the Forbidden City was directed by Ian Bremner.

More films by Ian Bremner

Who is in the cast of Secrets of the Forbidden City?

Secrets of the Forbidden City stars Peter Guinness as Narrator.

Does Secrets of the Forbidden City have a post-credit scene?

No. Secrets of the Forbidden City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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