

Despite Kuang Hsu's enthronement as the last reigning Emperor of China, his ability to rule effectively is overshadowed by the ever-present power of the Dowager Empress. When his attempts to reform the Imperial system are thwarted by the Dowager Empress, he attempts to curb her power. His efforts are not successful, and this failure leads directly to his own death and the end of Imperial rule in China. The Dowager Empress, though, ends her days comfortably and in peace.
Ratings
3.5
Cast

Ti Lung
Emperor Guang Hu

Lisa Lu
Empress Dowager Tsz Hei

Hsiao Yao
Concubine Zheng

Ivy Ling Po
Empress Jin Feng

Miao Tian
Chief Eunuch Li Lien Ying

Wong Yu
Eunuch Zhang Jin Xi

Elliot Ngok Wah
Tan Si Tong

Ling Yun
Kang You Wei

Chiang Nan
Prince Duan

Chen Ping
Concubine Jin

Wong Ching-Ho
Concubine Zheng's Guard

Ingrid Hu Yin-Yin
Princess De Ling

Ofelia Yau Wai
Chun Yan

Ching Miao
Minister Rong Lu

Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Prince Duan's Wife

Shum Lo
Eunuch Wang Shang

Chan Shen
Palace Guard

Kwan Chung
Liu Guang Di

Yang Chi-Ching
Minister Xu Tong

Ting Tung
Palace Guard

Lui Hung
Dowager's Maid

Richard Ng
Kang Guang-Ren

Lo Hoi-Pang
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Details
Release Date
1976-02-21
Runtime
118 min
Original Language
Chinese
Languages
Mandarin
English
Production Companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Genres
Drama
History