Empress Wu Tse Tien (1960)
Directed by Han Hsiang Li / Li Han-hsiang
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Docudrama |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - Hong Kong |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
In this biographical drama, Wu Tse-tien, a Chinese empress who ruled during the T'ang Dynasty (AD 618-906), is desperate to keep her throne. To maintain her status she begins massacring any and everyone, including her own sons, that might oppose her.
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aristocracy, artist, China, civilization, dynasty, emperor, foreign, killing, literature, massacre, religion, ruler, scientist, son, throne
