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..

19891h 30m6.5Movie

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Overview

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

Liu Xiaoqing
Liu Xiaoqing
Empress Dowager Cixi
Gong Li
Gong Li
Guilian
Chen Daoming
Chen Daoming
Emperor Tongzhi
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Emperor Xian Feng
Chen Ye
Chen Ye
Empress Dowager Ci'an
Yu Liwen
Yu Liwen
Li Yan
Li Yan

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Trailer

Empress Dowager Cixi/xi tai hou 1989 eng hardsub

Genres

DramaHistory