Reign Behind a Curtain

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Reign Behind a Curtain
垂簾聽政
Directed by	Li Han-hsiang
Screenplay by	Yeung Cheun-ban Li Han-hsiang
Story by	Pak Wah
Produced by	Chiu Wai Li Han-hsiang
Starring	Liu Xiaoqing Tony Leung Ka-fai Hong Kwan Chan Wah Wong Pui
Narrated by	Fung Ming Yee
Cinematography	Yeung Lam Bob Thompson
Edited by	Fong Sing Chu Ka Ling
Music by	Yip Shun Chi
Distributed by	New Kwun Lun Film Production Co. Ltd.
Release date	20 October 1983 (1983-10-20) (Hong Kong)
Running time	102 minutes
Countries	China Hong Kong
Languages	Mandarin Chinese Cantonese

Reign Behind a Curtain (Chinese: 垂簾聽政) is a 1983 historical drama film directed by Li Han-hsiang. Sequel to The Burning of Imperial Palace, this film tells the story of Cixi's consolidation of power. It stars Liu Xiaoqing as Empress Dowager Cixi, Chan Wah as Empress Dowager Ci'an and Tony Leung Ka-fai as the Xianfeng Emperor. The film was nominated for eight awards at the 3rd Hong Kong Film Awards and won two. Tony Leung, who made his debut in The Burning of Imperial Palace, won the Best Actor Award.^[1]