The Last Emperor (1987)

Movie163 minRated PG-13

IMDb7.7/ 10CTV score7.7/ 10

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About 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.

Year: 1987
Genres: Drama, Biography, History
Runtime: 163 min
Rated: PG-13
Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Top cast: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying

The Last Emperor release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release: 26 November 1987

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Last Emperor

John Loneas Pu Yi (Adult)
Joan Chenas Wan Jung
Peter O'Tooleas Reginald Johnston (R.J.)
Ruocheng Yingas The Governor
Victor Wongas Chen Pao Shen
Dennis Dunas Big Li
Ryuichi Sakamotoas Amakasu
Maggie Hanas Eastern Jewel
Ric Youngas Interrogator
Vivian Wuas Wen Hsiu
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawaas Chang
Jade Goas Ar Mo
Fumihiko Ikedaas Yoshioka
Richard Vuuas Pu Yi (3 years)
Tsou Tijgeras Pu Yi (8 years)

Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Screenplay: Mark Peploe, Bernardo Bertolucci
Producer: John Daly, Franco Giovale, Joyce Herlihy, Jeremy Thomas
Original Music Composer: Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Byrne, Su Cong
Director of Photography: Vittorio Storaro

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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