The Last Emperor

1500 slaves. 353,260,000 royal subjects. Warlords. Concubines. And 2 wives. He was the loneliest boy in the world.

19872h 43m7.6(1,994 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

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 obscu…

The Last Emperor (1987) is a drama and history film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. It stars John Lone, Joan Chen, and Peter O'Toole. The film runs for 2 hours 43 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 1,994 votes.

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Director

Bernardo Bertolucci

Cast

John Lone

Pu Yi (Adult)

Joan Chen

Wan Jung

Peter O'Toole

Reginald Johnston (R.J.)

Ruocheng Ying

The Governor

Victor Wong

Chen Pao Shen

Dennis Dun

Big Li

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Amakasu

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Who stars in The Last Emperor?

The Last Emperor stars John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, and Ruocheng Ying, and was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.

How long is The Last Emperor?

The Last Emperor has a runtime of 2 hours 43 minutes.

When did The Last Emperor come out?

The Last Emperor was released in 1987.

What genre is The Last Emperor?

The Last Emperor is a drama and history film.

Is The Last Emperor worth watching?

The Last Emperor holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.