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The Empress Dowager (1989)

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.
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Li Han-Hsiang profile
Li Han-Hsiang

Director

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Li Han-Hsiang

Screenplay

Cast

Liu Xiaoqing profile
Liu Xiaoqing

Empress Dowager Cixi

Gong Li profile
Gong Li

Guilian

Chen Daoming profile
Chen Daoming

Emperor Tongzhi

Tony Leung Ka-Fai profile
Tony Leung Ka-Fai

Emperor Xian Feng

Chen Ye profile
Chen Ye

Empress Dowager Ci'an

Yu Liwen profile
Yu Liwen

Li Yan profile
Li Yan

Liu Xiaoqing profile
Liu Xiaoqing

Empress Dowager Cixi

Gong Li profile
Gong Li

Guilian

Chen Daoming profile
Chen Daoming

Emperor Tongzhi

Tony Leung Ka-Fai profile
Tony Leung Ka-Fai

Emperor Xian Feng

Chen Ye profile
Chen Ye

Empress Dowager Ci'an

Yu Liwen profile
Yu Liwen

Li Yan profile
Li Yan

Extra

Release Date

March 2, 1989

Original Language

Mandarin

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Pearl River Film Studio logo

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