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The Great Wall (1962)

6.019622h 16mJA
DramaHistory

Directed by Shigeo Tanaka

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

2h 16m

Language

JA

Release

November 1, 1962

Director

Shigeo Tanaka

Overview

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 loy...

Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Shintarō Katsu

Emperor Shih Huang Ti

Fujiko Yamamoto

Fujiko Yamamoto

Princess Chu

Ken Utsui

Ken Utsui

Crown Prince Tan

Hiroshi Kawaguchi

Hiroshi Kawaguchi

Hsi Liang

Ayako Wakao

Ayako Wakao

Chiang-nu

Kōjirō Hongō

Kōjirō Hongō

Li Hei

Raizō Ichikawa

Raizō Ichikawa

Ching Ko

Isuzu Yamada

Isuzu Yamada

Dowager Empress

Eijirō Tōno

Eijirō Tōno

Li Tang

Gai Harada

Gai Harada

Kazuo Hasegawa

Kazuo Hasegawa

Junko Kano

Junko Kano

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Great Wall (1962), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Great Wall. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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