This dragon lady of the Ching Dynasty was the power behind the throne for 50 years, and hew vast tapestry of palace intrigues is vividly brought to the screen in this memorable epic.
Tsz Hei, Empress Dowager
Emperor Kuang Hsu
Concubine Chen
Chief Eunuch Li Lien Ying
Eunuch Ko Lien Tsai
Empress Chin Feng
Li Chieh
Concubine Jin
Eunuch Wang Shang
Tutor Weng Tung Ho
Lord Li Hung Chang
Prince Kung
Prince Shun
Official Hsu Tung
Concubine
Official Yung Lu
Court official
Cheng Yueh Lou