The Empress Dowager
一代妖后
Synopsis
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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Empress Dowager Cixi/xi tai hou 1989 eng hardsub
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Original Title
- 一代妖后
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 珠江电影制片
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Li Han-Hsiang
Li Han-Hsiang
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Li Han-Hsiang
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Li Han-Hsiang
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What is The Empress Dowager about?
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.
Who directed The Empress Dowager?
The Empress Dowager was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Who stars in The Empress Dowager?
The principal cast of The Empress Dowager includes Liu Xiaoqing, Gong Li, Chen Daoming, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Chen Ye.
When was The Empress Dowager released and how long is it?
The Empress Dowager was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.