Lover of the Last Empress
Originally released in 1995. Lover of the Last Empress is a drama/history film. directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.
Starring Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching, Tony Leung Ka-fai, and Valerie Chow
Synopsis
The story of an innocent girl who is destined to become one of the emperor´s concubines. Initially she suffers from a loss of innocence and the intrigues of the other concubines but over the course of time she becomes less and less scrupulous and finally is impregnated by the emperor and thus becomes his wife - the empress of China. However, her "career" has corrupted her once innocent soul and so, after the emperor dies she rules the land with terror.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching
as Hui Yu Lan/Empress Tzu Hsi
Tony Leung Ka-fai
as Prince Kung/Yik Shut
Valerie Chow
as The Queen
Yu Rongguang
as Emperor Hsien Feng
Yvonne Yung Hung
as Lady Li
Kingdom Yuen King-Tan
as Da Niu
Power Chan Kwok-Pong
as Eunuch Xiao An
Ku Feng
as General Su Shun
Lau Shun
as General Cai Won
Lo Hung
as General Tun Hua
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Production Companies
- Win's Entertainment Ltd.
- Wong Jing's Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lover of the Last Empress about?
The story of an innocent girl who is destined to become one of the emperor´s concubines. Initially she suffers from a loss of innocence and the intrigues of the other concubines but over the cours...
Who directed Lover of the Last Empress?
Lover of the Last Empress was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.
How long is Lover of the Last Empress?
Lover of the Last Empress has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Lover of the Last Empress released?
Lover of the Last Empress was released on March 17, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lover of the Last Empress?
The main cast of Lover of the Last Empress includes Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Valerie Chow, Yu Rongguang, Yvonne Yung Hung.