The Empress Dowager
1975, Chinese. Directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Li Han-HsiangDirector
- Lisa LuTsz Hei, Empress Dowager
- Ti LungEmperor Kuang Hsu
- Hsiao YaoConcubine Chen
- Miao TianChief Eunuch Li Lien Ying
- David Chiang Da-weiEunuch Ko Lien Tsai
- Ivy Ling PoEmpress Chin Feng
- Tanny Tien NiLi Chieh
- Chen PingConcubine Jin
- Shum LoEunuch Wang Shang
- Cheung YingTutor Weng Tung Ho
- Ku FengLord Li Hung Chang
- Hao Li-JenPrince Kung
Details
- Released
- 23 July 1975
- Original title
- 傾國傾城
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Li Han-Hsiang
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The Empress Dowager runs 165 minutes (2h 45m).
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The Empress Dowager isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 July 1975. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Empress Dowager?
The Empress Dowager (1975) was directed by Li Han-Hsiang and stars Lisa Lu, Ti Lung, Hsiao Yao.