Year: 1988 | Country: China | Language: Mandarin | Length: 96 min.

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As the recurring subject of Li Han XiangÕs films, one could say the renowned Hong Kong director was obsessed with the Empress Dowager. Who can blame him? Unbelievably ruthless and calculating, Ci Xi rose from the emperorÕs lowest ranking concubine, to single-handedly controlling all of China for the better part of a century. The Empress DowagerÕs shrewd political mind and ruthless ambition renders her the ultimate intimidator. One of the most formidable woman in history, she presidesd over the demise of the Ching Dynasty in the late 1800Õs. A young Gong Li is included in the supporting cast. Directed by Li Han Xiang. With Liu Xiao Ching, Gong Li, Chen Ye, Chen Dao Ming. 1988. 96 minutes.

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