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The Burning of the Imperial Palace (1983)

Movie ★ 6.6 88 min

History Drama

Dramatization of events from the Second Opium War which culminated in the looting and destruction of imperial estate "Yuan Ming Yuan", AKA the Old Summer Palace by invading English and French troops.

Li Han-Hsiang Writer Li Han-Hsiang Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 20, 1983
Runtime
88 min
IMDb
tt0085703
Language
Studio
New Kwun Lun Film Production Company Ltd.,

Cast

Liu Xiaoqing Liu Xiaoqing 慈禧太后 Tony Leung Ka-fai Tony Leung Ka-fai 咸丰 Zhang Tielin Zhang Tielin 奕訢 Chen Ye Chen Ye 慈安太后 Zhou Jie Zhou Jie 丽妃 Kun Xiang Kun Xiang 肃顺

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Burning of the Imperial Palace about?
Dramatization of events from the Second Opium War which culminated in the looting and destruction of imperial estate "Yuan Ming Yuan", AKA the Old Summer Palace by invading English and French troops.
Who directed The Burning of the Imperial Palace?
The Burning of the Imperial Palace was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Who stars in The Burning of the Imperial Palace?
The Burning of the Imperial Palace stars Liu Xiaoqing, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Zhang Tielin, Chen Ye.
When was The Burning of the Imperial Palace released?
The Burning of the Imperial Palace is a 1983 history, drama film.
Where can I watch The Burning of the Imperial Palace?
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