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The Last Emperor (1987)

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

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Released October 4, 1987Runtime 2h 43mDirector Bernardo Bertolucci

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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Cast of The Last Emperor

John Lone

John Lone

Pu Yi (Adult)
Joan Chen

Joan Chen

Wan Jung
Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Reginald Johnston (R.J.)
Ruocheng Ying

Ruocheng Ying

The Governor
Victor Wong

Victor Wong

Chen Pao Shen
Dennis Dun

Dennis Dun

Big Li
Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Amakasu
Maggie Han

Maggie Han

Eastern Jewel
Ric Young

Ric Young

Interrogator
Vivian Wu

Vivian Wu

Wen Hsiu
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Chang
Lisa Lu

Lisa Lu

Tzu Hsui

About The Last Emperor

Where can I watch The Last Emperor?

The Last Emperor is currently streaming in the United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel.

Who stars in The Last Emperor?

The Last Emperor stars John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying, Victor Wong.

Who directed The Last Emperor?

The Last Emperor was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.

How long is The Last Emperor?

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

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.