The Great Wall (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1962, The Great Wall is a drama and history film directed by Shigeo Tanaka, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Great Wall stars Shintarō Katsu as Emperor Shih Huang Ti, Fujiko Yamamoto as Princess Chu, Ken Utsui as Crown Prince Tan and Hiroshi Kawaguchi as Hsi Liang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Great Wall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Wall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Wall (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Wall worth watching?
- The Great Wall holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Wall?
- The Great Wall stars Shintarō Katsu, Fujiko Yamamoto, Ken Utsui, Hiroshi Kawaguchi and Ayako Wakao.
- When was The Great Wall released?
- The Great Wall was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.