Overview

During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong favored his concubine Wu Meiniang. She fell in love with the crown prince Li Zhi, and the emperor asked her to become a nun before he died, with the promise that Li Zhi would bring her back to the palace in three years. Wu returned as the Empress Dowager and eliminated her rivals. After Li Zhi's death, Wu continued to control politics, even deposing his successor, Li Zhe, and proclaimed herself as the first female emperor, changing the name of the dynasty to Zhou. With the help of loyal ministers, Li Zhe was eventually reinstated, and the Tang dynasty was restored.

Cast

Seung Yee, JoJo Chan Kei-Kei, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Paul Chun Pui, Bonnie Ngai Chau-Wah, Danny Lau Dan, Raymond Wong Pak-Ming, Mitra King Toi-Yam

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What is "Empress Wu" about?

During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong favored his concubine Wu Meiniang. She fell in love with the crown prince Li Zhi, and the emperor asked her to become a nun before he died, with the promise that Li Zhi would bring her back to the palace in three years. Wu returned as the Empress Dowager and eliminated her rivals. After Li Zhi's death, Wu continued to control politics, even deposing his successor, Li Zhe, and proclaimed herself as the first female emperor, changing the name of the dynasty to Zhou. With the help of loyal ministers, Li Zhe was eventually reinstated, and the Tang dynasty was restored.

When was "Empress Wu" released?

Empress Wu was released in 1975.

Who stars in "Empress Wu"?

The cast includes Seung Yee, JoJo Chan Kei-Kei, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Paul Chun Pui.

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