Plot Summary
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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Director & Crew
Li Han-Hsiang
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It has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 8 votes.
Who directed The Empress Dowager?
The Empress Dowager was directed by Li Han-Hsiang and released in 1989.
How long is The Empress Dowager?
The Empress Dowager has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1989-03-02
- Status
- Released