Qin Shi Huang (2001 TV series)

Qin Shi Huang is a Chinese historical drama television series based on the life of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor who unified China under the Qin dynasty, in 221 BC. The series was filmed between 1999 and 2000 and first released in 2001 in Hong Kong and Thailand, and in 2002 in Singapore. In China, the series was edited and altered by historians and experts before it was approved for broadcast on CCTV-1, in 2001.

Qin Shi Huang
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Also known asQin Shi Huang, the First Emperor
Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Chinese秦始皇
Hanyu PinyinQín Shǐ Huáng
GenreHistorical drama
Written by
  • Zhang Tianmin
  • Zhang Jing
Directed by
  • Yan Jiangang
  • Liu Wei
Creative directorYi Zhenzhou
Presented byLi Peisen
Starring
Opening themeQinwang Sao Liuhe (秦王扫六合), performed by Han Lei
Ending themeTianxia Yi Zhi Ge (天下一支歌), performed by Mao Amin
ComposerZhou Zhiyong
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes32
Production
Executive producers
  • Zhang Huashan
  • Zou Qingfang
  • Wang Weiguo
  • Li Ding
Producers
  • Jin Yusheng
  • Zhao Huayong
  • Li Jianhuai
  • Deng Tao
Production locationChina
CinematographyWang Yongchun
Running time45 minutes
Production companies
  • CCTV
  • Wuxi CCTV Film & Television Productions Co. Ltd.
Original release
NetworkCCTV-1
Release18 February (2001-02-18) –
6 March 2001 (2001-03-06)

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International broadcast

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Network(s)/Station(s) Series premiere Airing dates Title
  China CCTV-1 2001 秦始皇
  Hong Kong TVB Jade 2001 秦始皇
  Thailand 9 MCOT (9) 2001 จิ๋นซีฮ่องเต้ จอมจักรพรรดิผู้พิชิต
  Vietnam VTV3 2003 Tần Thủy Hoàng
  Hong Kong TVB Jade 2007 秦始皇
  Taiwan CTV 2007 秦始皇
PILI TV 3 September 2012 – 30 November 2012 秦始皇

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