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The Empress Dowager (1989)

Original title: 一代妖后

1989-03-02 · 1h 30m · ZH
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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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Li Han-HsiangDirector

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Liu XiaoqingLiu XiaoqingCixiGong LiGong LiGuilianChen DaomingChen DaomingEmperor TongzhiTony Leung Ka-faiTony Leung Ka-faiEmperor Xian FengChen YeChen YeYan LiYan LiYu LiwenYu Liwen

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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.

How long is The Empress Dowager?

The Empress Dowager has a runtime of 90 minutes.