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Movie, 1989

The Empress Dowager

IMDb 6.6, 90 min, Drama, History, China

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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DirectorLi Han-Hsiang
WritersLi Han-Hsiang
GenreDrama, History
Runtime90 min
ReleasedThu, Mar 2, 1989
CountryChina
IMDBtt0351998

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