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The Empress Dowager(1989)

03/02/1989 (CN)DramaHistory1h 30m
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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

Movie Cast

Liu Xiaoqing photo

Liu Xiaoqing

Empress Dowager Cixi

Gong Li photo

Gong Li

Guilian

Chen Daoming photo

Chen Daoming

Emperor Tongzhi

Tony Leung Ka-Fai photo

Tony Leung Ka-Fai

Emperor Xian Feng

Chen Ye photo

Chen Ye

Empress Dowager Ci'an

Yu Liwen photo

Yu Liwen

Li Yan photo

Li Yan

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyPearl River Film Studio

Original LanguageMandarin

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