The Last Emperor (1987)
The Last Emperor is a 1987 drama movie directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, with a running time of 2h 43m. It stars John Lone, Joan Chen and Peter O'Toole.
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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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.
When was The Last Emperor released?
The Last Emperor was released on 4 October 1987.
How long is The Last Emperor?
The Last Emperor runs 2h 43m.
Who made The Last Emperor?
The Last Emperor was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
Where can I watch The Last Emperor?
The Last Emperor is available on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Last Emperor
Stream: Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Cast
- John Lone as Pu Yi (Adult)
- Joan Chen as Wan Jung
- Peter O'Toole as Reginald Johnston (R.J.)
- Ruocheng Ying as The Governor
- Victor Wong as Chen Pao Shen
- Dennis Dun as Big Li
- Ryuichi Sakamoto as Amakasu
- Maggie Han as Eastern Jewel
- Ric Young as Interrogator
- Vivian Wu as Wen Hsiu
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Chang
- Jade Go as Ar Mo