This is a glorious film to watch on a big screen. It depicts the end of empire and the birth of n...
The Last Emperor
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.
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The Last Emperor
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 4, 1987
Runtime
2h 43m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
76%
Original Title
The Last Emperor
Production Companies
Soprofilms, TAO Film, Yanco, Recorded Picture Company
Director
Bernardo Bertolucci
Budget
$23,800,000
Revenue
$44,000,000
Description
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.
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