Empress Wu (1963): Cast
Empress Wu is a 1963 historical drama directed by Li Han-Hsiang, starring Li Kun as Empress Wu's eunuch, Li Li-Hua and Diana Chang Chung-Wen. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Empress Wu About?
The premise of Empress Wu without spoilers.
The renowned Li Li Hua plays Wu Ze Tian, the most famous woman in China’s four thousand year history.
Empress Wu Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- 7th century
- ancient china
- 7th century china
- wu zhou dynasty
- chinese historical setting
- tang dynasty
- china
- empress
- historical setting
- wu zetian character
- emperor gaozong of tang character
Empress Wu Cast & Characters
Li Kun leads the cast as Empress Wu's eunuch, with Li Li-Hua as Empress Wu Tse-Tien/ Nun Ming Kong and Diana Chang Chung-Wen as Empress Wang /Wong Wong Hau. Directed by Li Han-Hsiang; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Li Han-Hsiang
- Li Kun as Empress Wu's eunuch
- Li Li-Hua as Empress Wu Tse-Tien/ Nun Ming Kong
- Diana Chang Chung-Wen as Empress Wang /Wong Wong Hau
- Gam Tin-Chue as Court military official
Also Starring in Empress Wu
· 27 more- Yang Chi-Ching Minister Chu Jui Liang
- Hao Li-Jen Minister Shang Kuan Yi
- Paul Chang Chung General Chang Yi Chih
- Ku Wen-Chung Censor
- Lo Wei Minister Pei Yan
- Man Sau Palace maid
- Lee Ying General Hsu Ching Le
- Kao Pao-shu Lady Shang Kuan
- Fuk Yan-Cheng Empress Wu's eunuch
- King Hu Chao Tao Sheng
- Chu Mu Teahouse customer
- Zhao Lei Emperor Tang Kao Tsung
- Chen Yu-Hsin General Ti Jen Chieh
- Su Hsiang Officer arresting teahouse customer
- Hoh Ban Minister Zhangsun Wu Ji
- Yan Jun Minister Chui Yau Gung
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- Cheung Ying-Tsoi General Chang Chang Tsung
- Hsieh Chih Liu Shuang
- Ko Lo-Chuen Taoist sorcerer
- Hung Po Poet Luo Bin Wang
- Chan Wan-Wa Lady He Lan
- Kiu Chong Prince Hsien/Prince Li Xian
- John Law Ma Prince Chieh/Prince Ying
- Chu Shao-Chuen Alchemist Ming Chong Yan
- Ding Ling Shang Kuan Wan Erh
- Lok Kei Crown Prince Hsuan
- Yue Fung-Chi Young Shang Kuan
More from Li Han-Hsiang
More films directed by Li Han-Hsiang: The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire, The Empress Dowager, The Burning of the Imperial Palace and Tiger Killer.
Empress Wu Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Empress Wu.
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Empress Wu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Empress Wu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Empress Wu?
Empress Wu runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Empress Wu released?
Empress Wu was released on June 23, 1963.
Who directed Empress Wu?
Empress Wu was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
More films by Li Han-Hsiang Who is in the cast of Empress Wu?
Empress Wu stars Li Kun as Empress Wu's eunuch, Li Li-Hua as Empress Wu Tse-Tien/ Nun Ming Kong and Diana Chang Chung-Wen as Empress Wang /Wong Wong Hau, among 31 credited actors.
Does Empress Wu have a post-credit scene?
No. Empress Wu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Empress Wu in?
The original language of Empress Wu is Chinese.
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