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The Empress Dowager

63% | Mar 02, 1989 | 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.

Featured Crew

Li Han-Hsiang
Director
Li Han-Hsiang
Screenplay

Cast

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

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