The Empress Dowager
The Empress Dowager

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The Empress Dowager

6.5(6 votes)
1989
1h 30m
DramaHistory

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.

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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

Directed by

Li Han-Hsiang

Li Han-Hsiang

Written by

Li Han-Hsiang

Li Han-Hsiang

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