The Empress Dowager (1989)

Poster for The Empress Dowager

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Li Han-Hsiang
  • Profile picture of Liu Xiaoqing
    Empress Dowager Cixi Liu Xiaoqing
  • Profile picture of Gong Li
    Guilian Gong Li
  • Profile picture of Chen Daoming
    Emperor Tongzhi Chen Daoming
  • Profile picture of Tony Leung
    Emperor Xian Feng Tony Leung
  • Profile picture of Chen Ye
    Empress Dowager Ci'an Chen Ye
  • Profile picture of Yu Liwen
    Yu Liwen
  • Profile picture of Li Yan
    Li Yan

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