The Empress Dowager

6.6 1989 90 min
Drama History

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 nea…

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Director
Li Han-Hsiang
Writer
Li Han-Hsiang

Cast

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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

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