The Empress Dowager (1989)

03/02/1989 (CN) • 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.

The Empress Dowager (1989)

03/02/1989 (CN) • 1h 30m

Drama, History

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.

Top Billed Cast

Liu Xiaoqing

Empress Dowager Cixi

Gong Li

Guilian

Chen Daoming

Emperor Tongzhi

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Emperor Xian Feng

Chen Ye

Empress Dowager Ci'an

Yu Liwen

Li Yan

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Status

Released

Original Language

Mandarin

Budget

-

Revenue

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