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Cast
Lisa Lu
as Tsz Hei, Empress Dowager
Ti Lung
as Emperor Kuang Hsu
Hsiao Yao
as Concubine Chen
Miao Tian
as Chief Eunuch Li Lien Ying
David Chiang Da-Wei
as Eunuch Ko Lien Tsai
Ivy Ling Po
as Empress Chin Feng
Tanny Tien Ni
as Li Chieh
Chen Ping
as Concubine Jin
Shum Lo
as Eunuch Wang Shang
Cheung Ying
as Tutor Weng Tung Ho
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1975
Runtime2h 45m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama
Votes2
DirectorLi Han-Hsiang
WritersLi Han-Hsiang
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Empress Dowager
About The Empress Dowager
This dragon lady of the Ching Dynasty was the power behind the throne for 50 years, and hew vast tapestry of palace intrigues is vividly brought to the screen in this memorable epic.
Directed by Li Han-Hsiang, The Empress Dowager leans on a strong ensemble — Lisa Lu, Ti Lung, Hsiao Yao — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1975.
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