The Empress Dowager (1989)
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.
Director:
Li Han-Hsiang
Writer:
Li Han-Hsiang
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Liu Xiaoqing as Empress Dowager Cixi |
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Gong Li as Guilian |
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Chen Daoming as Emperor Tongzhi |
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Tony Leung Ka-fai as Emperor Xian Feng |
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Chen Ye as Empress Dowager Ci'an |
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Yu Liwen as |
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Li Yan as |
| Directing | Li Han-Hsiang | Director |
| Writing | Li Han-Hsiang | Screenplay |
