The Empress Dowager (1989)

  • NR
  • 03/02/1989 (HK)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 30m

Overview

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.

Li Han-Hsiang

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Liu Xiaoqing's headshot

Liu Xiaoqing

慈禧太后
Gong Li's headshot

Gong Li

Guilian
Chen Daoming's headshot

Chen Daoming

Emperor Tongzhi
Tony Leung Ka-fai's headshot

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Emperor Xian Feng
Chen Ye's headshot

Chen Ye

慈安太后
Yan Li's headshot

Yan Li

Yu Liwen's headshot

Yu Liwen

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