Sorrows of the Forbidden City
清宫秘史
Synopsis
The film focused on a conflict between Empress Dowager Cixi, her son Guangxi (the nominal emperor) and his wife, Zhen Fei.
Top Cast
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Xuan Zhou
Concubine Zhen
Shu Shi
Emperor Guangxu
Tong Yeuk-Ching
The Empress Dowager Cixi
Xu Li
Kang Youwei
Chen Qi
Concubine Jin
Hung Po
Li Lianying
Lin Jing
Empress Jin Li
Jiang Ming
Prince Duan
Lo Wei
Yuan Shikai
Sun Tse-Chun
Sun Jianai
Yiu Kwang-Chao
Zhao Shushi
Jin Sha
Lai Ming
Chiang Nan
Chiu Shu
Liu Long
Cen Fan
Qianli Qian
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhu Shilin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ke Yao
- Original Score
- Zhang Zheng-Fan, Lu Zhong-Ren
- Original Title
- 清宫秘史
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Yung Hwa Motion Picture Studios, Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhu Shilin
Ke Yao
Zhang Zheng-Fan, Lu Zhong-Ren
Chuang Kuo-Chun
Wang Zhao-Xi
Li Zu-yong
Department Leadership Roster
Zhu Shilin
Director
Ke Yao
Writer
Li Zu-yong
Producer
Lu Shi-Hou
Costume Design
Wang Zhao-Xi
Editor
Chuang Kuo-Chun
Director of Photography
Zhang Zheng-Fan
Original Music Composer
Lu Zhong-Ren
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sorrows of the Forbidden City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sorrows of the Forbidden City about?
The film focused on a conflict between Empress Dowager Cixi, her son Guangxi (the nominal emperor) and his wife, Zhen Fei.
Who directed Sorrows of the Forbidden City?
Sorrows of the Forbidden City was directed by Zhu Shilin.
Who stars in Sorrows of the Forbidden City?
The principal cast of Sorrows of the Forbidden City includes Xuan Zhou, Shu Shi, Tong Yeuk-Ching, Xu Li, Chen Qi.
When was Sorrows of the Forbidden City released and how long is it?
Sorrows of the Forbidden City was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Sorrows of the Forbidden City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sorrows of the Forbidden City was composed by Zhang Zheng-Fan, Lu Zhong-Ren.