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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, History

Director

Bernardo Bertolucci

Original Language

EN

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.

When was The Last Emperor released?

The Last Emperor was released on October 4, 1987.

How long is The Last Emperor?

The Last Emperor has a runtime of 2h 43m.

Where can I track The Last Emperor?

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