The Empress Dowager

The Empress Dowager (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.

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  • Release Date: 1989-03-02
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Director: Li Han-Hsiang

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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