Empress Wu(1963)
武則天
Empress Wu Synopsis
The renowned Li Li Hua plays Wu Ze Tian, the most famous woman in China's four thousand year history.
Empress Wu (1963) is a drama and history film directed by Li Han-Hsiang, released on June 14, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Li Li-Hua, Zhao Lei, Diana Chang Chung-Wen and Yan Jun. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Writers:
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Producers:
- Runme Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Tadashi Nishimoto
- Composer:
- Wang Shun
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
Empress Wu (1963) Trailer
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Empress Wu Cast & Crew
Main cast
Li Li-Hua
as Empress Wu Tse-Tien/ Nun Ming Kong
Zhao Lei
as Emperor Tang Kao Tsung
Diana Chang Chung-Wen
as Empress Wang /Wong Wong Hau
Yan Jun
as Minister Chui Yau Gung
Ding Ling
as Shang Kuan Wan Erh
Lok Kei
as Crown Prince Hsuan
Kiu Chong
as Prince Hsien/Prince Li Xian
John Law Ma
as Prince Chieh/Prince Ying
Lo Wei
as Minister Pei Yan
Hung Po
as Poet Luo Bin Wang
Kao Pao-Shu
as Lady Shang Kuan
- Chan Wan-Wa
Chan Wan-Wa
as Lady He Lan
Key crew
Directed by Li Han-Hsiang, written by Li Han-Hsiang, produced by Runme Shaw.
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Empress Wu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 6 ratings.
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Empress Wu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Empress Wu online?
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Who stars in Empress Wu?
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The main cast of Empress Wu (1963) includes Li Li-Hua, Zhao Lei, Diana Chang Chung-Wen, Yan Jun and Ding Ling. The film was directed by Li Han-Hsiang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Empress Wu released?
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Empress Wu was released on June 14, 1963 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Empress Wu worth watching?
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Empress Wu (1963) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Empress Wu?
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