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The Empress Dowager (1989)

Movie ★ 6.9 90 min

Drama History

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

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Quick facts

Released
March 2, 1989
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0351998
Language
Studio
Pearl River Film Studio 珠江电影制片

Cast

Liu Xiaoqing Liu Xiaoqing Empress Dowager Cixi Gong Li Gong Li Guilian Chen Daoming Chen Daoming Emperor Tongzhi Tony Leung Ka-fai Tony Leung Ka-fai Emperor Xian Feng Chen Ye Chen Ye Empress Dowager Ci'an Yu Liwen Yu Liwen Li Yan Li Yan

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Empress Dowager about?
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.
Who directed The Empress Dowager?
The Empress Dowager was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Who stars in The Empress Dowager?
The Empress Dowager stars Liu Xiaoqing, Gong Li, Chen Daoming, Tony Leung Ka-fai.
When was The Empress Dowager released?
The Empress Dowager is a 1989 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Empress Dowager?
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