Rise of the Great Wall () is a 1986 Hong Kong historical television series based on the life of Ying Zheng (Qin Shi Huang), the First Emperor of China and founder of the Qin dynasty. Starring Tony Liu as Ying Zheng, the series is one of the biggest productions by ATV.
Synopsis The series follows the life of Ying Zheng, the ruler of the Qin state of the Warring States period. He eventually conquers the six major states, establishes the Qin dynasty, and became the First Emperor of a unified China. The series also includes a subplot about Jing Ke, an assassin who attempts to kill Ying Zheng.
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Production Rise of the Great Wall set a new standard for ATV because most of its prior television series were not as good as those produced by its rival, TVB.
See also Qin Shi Huang (2001 TV series) The Emperor's Shadow The Emperor and the Assassin Hero (2002 film)
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