The Empress Dowager [255787] Released: 1989-03-02 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 90 mins Popularity: 0.7382 Vote Average: 6.5 Vote Count: 4 Overview: 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. Cast [7] Liu XiaoqingEmpress Dowager Gong LiGuilian Chen DaomingEmperor Tongzhi Tony Leung Ka-FaiEmperor Xian Fen Chen YeEmpress Dowager Yu Liwen Li Yan Trailers Empress Dowager Cixi/xi tai hou 1989 eng hardsub