The Last Tempest

The Last Tempest

118 mins | Drama, History | Feb. 21, 1976

Despite Kuang Hsu's enthronement as the last reigning Emperor of China, his ability to rule effectively is overshadowed by the ever-present power of the Dowager Empress. When his attempts to reform the Imperial system are thwarted by the Dowager Empress, he attempts to curb her power. His efforts are not successful, and this failure leads directly to his own death and the end of Imperial rule in China. The Dowager Empress, though, ends her days comfortably and in peace.

The Last Tempest

118 mins | Drama, History | Feb. 21, 1976

The Last Tempest
Despite Kuang Hsu's enthronement as the last reigning Emperor of China, his ability to rule effectively is overshadowed by the ever-present power of the Dowager Empress. When his attempts to reform the Imperial system are thwarted by the Dowager Empress, he attempts to curb her power. His efforts are not successful, and this failure leads directly to his own death and the end of Imperial rule in China. The Dowager Empress, though, ends her days comfortably and in peace.
Producers Shaw Brothers
Original title 瀛台泣血
Directors Li Han-hsiang
Writers Li Han-hsiang

Cast

Ti Lung

as Emperor Guang Hu

Lisa Lu

as Empress Dowager Tsz Hei

Hsiao Yao

as Concubine Zheng

Ivy Ling Po

as Empress Jin Feng

Miao Tien

as Chief Eunuch Li Lien Ying

Wong Yu

as Eunuch Zhang Jin Xi

Elliot Ngok

as Tan Si Tong

Ling Yun

as Kang You Wei

Chiang Nan

as Prince Duan

Chen Ping

as Concubine Jin

Wong Ching-Ho

as Concubine Zheng's guard

Ingrid Hu Yin-Yin

as Princess De Ling

Ofelia Yau Wai

as Chun Yan

Miao Ching

as Minister Rong Lu

Ou-Yang Sha-Fei

as Prince Duan's wife

Shum Lo

as Eunuch Wang Shang

Chan Shen

as Palace guard

Kwan Chung

as Liu Guang Di

Yeung Chi-Hing

as Minister Xu Tong

Ting Tung

as Palace guard

Lui Hung

as Dowager's maid