The Empress Dowager

Name: The Empress Dowager
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1989
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.625

1989 · 90 min

Drama · History

★ 6.6

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Han Hsiang Li's lush epic re-creates the fascinating life and times of Tzu Hsi, the Manchu Qing dynasty empress who rose from the ranks of Emperor Xianfeng's many concubines to become the de facto ruler of China for nearly 50 years.

Crew

Director Li Han-Hsiang
Screenplay Li Han-Hsiang

Cast

Liu Xiaoqing
Empress Dowager Cixi
Gong Li
Guilian
Chen Daoming
Emperor Tongzhi
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Emperor Xian Feng
Chen Ye
Empress Dowager Ci'an
Yu Liwen
Li Yan

Crew

Director — Li Han-Hsiang
Screenplay — Li Han-Hsiang

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Intermission

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