The Emperor’s Shadow (1996): Cast
The Emperor’s Shadow is a 1996 drama directed by Zhou Xiaowen, starring Tian Lu as Ying Zheng in childhood, Ge You and Jiang Wen. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Zhou Xiaowen
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Xi'an Film Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Emperor’s Shadow About?
The premise of The Emperor’s Shadow without spoilers.
An epic drama set in 221 BC follows China’s first emperor as he pressures his childhood friend—now the empire’s foremost composer—to surrender his artistic independence and create a sweeping anthem celebrating the ruler’s conquests. The film explores loyalty, ambition, and the clash between personal creativity and imperial authority.
The Emperor’s Shadow Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- qin dynasty
- 3rd century b.c.
- emperor
- chinese history
- chinese emperor
The Emperor’s Shadow Cast & Characters
Tian Lu leads the cast as Ying Zheng in childhood, with Ge You as Gao Jianli and Jiang Wen as Ying Zheng. Directed by Zhou Xiaowen; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Zhou Xiaowen
- Tian Lu as Ying Zheng in childhood
- Ge You as Gao Jianli
- Jiang Wen as Ying Zheng
- Yuan Yuan as Fan Yuqi
Also Starring in The Emperor’s Shadow
· 7 more- Shu Yaoxuan Xu Fu
- Wang Ning Wang Ben
- Xu Qing Princess Yueyang
- Wang Qingxiang Li Si
- Ge Zhijun Zhao Gao
- Di Guoqiang Wang Jian
- Li Mengnan Jing Ke
More from Zhou Xiaowen
More films directed by Zhou Xiaowen: Ermo and The Price of Frenzy.
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The Emperor’s Shadow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Emperor’s Shadow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Emperor’s Shadow?
The Emperor’s Shadow runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was The Emperor’s Shadow released?
The Emperor’s Shadow was released on October 31, 1996.
Who directed The Emperor’s Shadow?
The Emperor’s Shadow was directed by Zhou Xiaowen.
More films by Zhou Xiaowen Who is in the cast of The Emperor’s Shadow?
The Emperor’s Shadow stars Tian Lu as Ying Zheng in childhood, Ge You as Gao Jianli and Jiang Wen as Ying Zheng, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Emperor’s Shadow have a post-credit scene?
No. The Emperor’s Shadow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Emperor’s Shadow in?
The original language of The Emperor’s Shadow is Chinese.
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