The Empress Dowager (1975)
This dragon lady of the Ching Dynasty was the power behind the throne for 50 years, and hew vast tapestry of palace intrigues is vividly brought to the screen in this memorable epic.
Director: Li Han-Hsiang
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Lisa Lu as Tsz Hei, Empress Dowager |
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Ti Lung as Emperor Kuang Hsu |
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Hsiao Yao as Concubine Chen |
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Miao Tian as Chief Eunuch Li Lien Ying |
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David Chiang Da-Wei as Eunuch Ko Lien Tsai |
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Ivy Ling Po as Empress Chin Feng |
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Tanny Tien-Ni as Li Chieh |
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Chen Ping as Concubine Jin |
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Shum Lo as Eunuch Wang Shang |
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Cheung Ying as Tutor Weng Tung Ho |
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Ku Feng as Lord Li Hung Chang |
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Hao Li-Jen as Prince Kung |
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Lee Pang-Fei as Prince Shun |
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Yang Chi-Ching as Official Hsu Tung |
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Ou-Yang Sha-Fei as Concubine |
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Ching Miao as Official Yung Lu |
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Fuk Yan-Cheng as Court official |
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Tin Ching as Cheng Yueh Lou |
| Directing | Li Han-Hsiang | Director |
| Writing | Li Han-Hsiang | Writer |
| Production | Runme Shaw | Producer |
| Crew | Lam Wah-Chiu | Cinematography |
| Editing | Chiang Hsing-Lung | Editor |
| Sound | Frankie Chan Fan-Kei | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Liu Chi-Yu | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Wu Hsu-Ching | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Chan King-Sam | Art Direction |
| Sound | Wang Yong-Hua | Sound Recordist |