Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch(1991)
大太监李莲英
Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of the Boxer Rebellion and the takeover of the Forbidden City by foreign powers, the empress-dowager Cixi and her notorious chief eunuch fight a losing battle to preserve their corrupt and autocratic regime.
Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch (1991) is a drama and history film directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang, released on April 12, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jiang Wen, Xu Fan, Liu Xiaoqing and Zhu Xu. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Tian Zhuangzhuang
- Writers:
- Tianxiang Guo
- Cinematographer:
- Zhao Fei
- Composer:
- Mo Fan
- Production:
- Beijing Film Studio, China Film Co-Production, Skai Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jiang Wen
as Li Lianying
Xu Fan
as Concubine Zhen
Liu Xiaoqing
as Empress Ci Xi
Zhu Xu
as Prince Chun
Ding Jiali
Tian Shaojun
as 光绪
Liu Bin
as 崔玉贵
Niu Xingli
Key crew
Directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang, written by Tianxiang Guo.
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Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch?
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The main cast of Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch (1991) includes Jiang Wen, Xu Fan, Liu Xiaoqing, Zhu Xu and Ding Jiali. The film was directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch released?
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Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch was released on April 12, 1991 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch worth watching?
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Li Lianying, the Imperial Eunuch (1991) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 8 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.