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The Last Emperor (1987)

Movie ★ 7.6 163 min

Drama History

A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.

Bernardo Bertolucci Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 4, 1987
Runtime
163 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$23.8M
Box office
$44.0M
IMDb
tt0093389
Language
, Chichewa; Nyanja,
Studio
Soprofilms, TAO Film, Yanco,

Themes

Cast

John Lone John Lone Pu Yi (Adult) Joan Chen Joan Chen Wan Jung Peter O'Toole Peter O'Toole Reginald Johnston (R.J.) Ruocheng Ying Ruocheng Ying The Governor Victor Wong Victor Wong Chen Pao Shen Dennis Dun Dennis Dun Big Li Ryuichi Sakamoto Ryuichi Sakamoto Amakasu Maggie Han Maggie Han Eastern Jewel Ric Young Ric Young Interrogator Vivian Wu Vivian Wu Wen Hsiu Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Chang Jade Go Ar Mo Fumihiko Ikeda Yoshioka Richard Vuu Pu Yi (3 years) Tsou Tijger Pu Yi (8 years) Tao Wu Pu Yi (15 years) Guang Fan Pu Chieh (Adult) Henry Kyi Pu Chieh (7 years)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Last Emperor about?
A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.
Who directed The Last Emperor?
The Last Emperor was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
Who stars in The Last Emperor?
The Last Emperor stars John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying.
When was The Last Emperor released?
The Last Emperor is a 1987 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Last Emperor?
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