Fake Emperor (1995 Film)

Fake Emperor (Chinese: 冒牌皇帝) is a Hong Kong comedy film released on February 25, 1995. The film was directed by Kwok-Kuen Lau and written by Bak-Ming Wong, with a runtime of 87 minutes.

Poster for the film Fake Emperor — Promotional poster for the 1995 film Fake Emperor.

Plot

The story follows Ma Bian, a professional barber known for his swift blade skills. He is recruited by Empress Dowager Cixi to serve as a body double for Emperor Guangxu. The Emperor is required to host a public memorial ceremony for soldiers killed during a conflict involving the Eight-Nation Alliance, and the Empress seeks a substitute to fulfill this political obligation.

Cast

Bo-Bo Fung as Empress Dowager Cixi
Catherine Hung Yan as Xiao-Hung
Francis Ng as Emperor Guangxu, Ma Bian, and various other roles