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Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch (1991): Cast

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Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch is a 1991 film directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang, starring Jiang Wen as Li Lianying, Xu Fan and Liu Xiaoqing. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch About?

The premise of Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch without spoilers.

Against the turmoil of the Boxer Rebellion and the foreign seizure of the Forbidden City, the film follows Li Lianying, the powerful chief eunuch of Empress‑dowager Cixi. As the imperial court crumbles, Cixi and her loyal eunuch struggle desperately to hold onto their corrupt, autocratic regime.

Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch Themes & Keywords

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  • power
  • flashback
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Cast & crew

Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch Cast & Characters

Jiang Wen leads the cast as Li Lianying, with Xu Fan as Concubine Zhen and Liu Xiaoqing as Empress Ci Xi. Directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Tian Zhuangzhuang

More films directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang: Lady of the Dynasty, The Warrior and the Wolf, The Blue Kite and The Horse Thief.

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Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Da taijian Li Lianying” and “L'Eunuque impérial”.

Also known as
  • Da taijian Li Lianying
  • L'Eunuque impérial

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Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch?

Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch released?

Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch was released on April 12, 1991.

Who directed Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch?

Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch was directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang.

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Who is in the cast of Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch?

Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch stars Jiang Wen as Li Lianying, Xu Fan as Concubine Zhen and Liu Xiaoqing as Empress Ci Xi, among 8 credited actors.

Does Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch have a post-credit scene?

No. Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch in?

The original language of Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch is Chinese.

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