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

Empress Dowager Cixi
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

Empress Dowager Ci'an
Yu Liwen's headshot

Yu Liwen

Li Yan's headshot

Li Yan

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