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Empress Wu (1975)

TV Series

During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong favored his concubine Wu Meiniang. She fell in love with the crown prince Li Zhi, and the emperor asked her to become a nun before he died, with the promise that Li Zhi would bring her back to the palace in three years. Wu returned as the Empress Dowager and eliminated her rivals. After Li Zhi's death, Wu continued to control politics, even deposing his successor, Li Zhe, and proclaimed herself as the first female emperor, changing the name of the dynasty to Zhou. With the help of loyal ministers, Li Zhe was eventually reinstated, and the Tang dynasty was restored.

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Quick facts

Released
December 29, 1975
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Cantonese
Studio
Commercial Television

Cast

Seung Yee Seung Yee JoJo Chan Kei-Kei JoJo Chan Kei-Kei Stanley Fung Shui-Fan Stanley Fung Shui-Fan Paul Chun Pui Paul Chun Pui Bonnie Ngai Chau-Wah Bonnie Ngai Chau-Wah Danny Lau Dan Danny Lau Dan Raymond Wong Pak-Ming Raymond Wong Pak-Ming Mitra King Toi-Yam Mitra King Toi-Yam Yeung Chak-Lam Yeung Chak-Lam Carol Cheng Carol Cheng Homer Cheung Homer Cheung Ann Lee Tung-Ming Ann Lee Tung-Ming

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Frequently asked questions

What is Empress Wu about?
During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong favored his concubine Wu Meiniang. She fell in love with the crown prince Li Zhi, and the emperor asked her to become a nun before he died, with the promise that Li Zhi would bring her back to the palace in three years. Wu returned as the Empress Dowager and eliminated her rivals. After Li Zhi's death, Wu continued to control politics, even deposing his successor, Li Zhe, and proclaimed herself as the first female emperor, changing the name of the dynasty to Zhou. With the help of loyal ministers, Li Zhe was eventually reinstated, and the Tang dynasty was restored.
Who stars in Empress Wu?
Empress Wu stars Seung Yee, JoJo Chan Kei-Kei, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Paul Chun Pui.
When was Empress Wu released?
Empress Wu is a 1975 series.
Where can I watch Empress Wu?
You can watch Empress Wu with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.