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The Last Emperor

The film chronicles the life of Pu Yi, China's last emperor, as he navigates a turbulent journey.

The film chronicles the tumultuous reign of Pu-Yi, China's last emperor, as he navigates a life of luxury and isolation in the Forbidden City.

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Main Cast

John LoneJohn LonePu Yi (Adult)
Joan ChenJoan ChenWan Jung
Peter O'ToolePeter O'TooleReginald Johnston (R.J.)
Ruocheng YingRuocheng YingThe Governor
Victor WongVictor WongChen Pao Shen
Dennis DunDennis DunBig Li
Ryuichi SakamotoRyuichi SakamotoAmakasu
Maggie HanMaggie HanEastern Jewel
Ric YoungRic YoungInterrogator
Vivian WuVivian WuWen Hsiu
Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaCary-Hiroyuki TagawaChang
Lisa LuLisa LuTzu Hsui
Hideo TakamatsuHideo TakamatsuGeneral Ishikari
Henry OHenry OLord Chamberlain
Chen KaigeChen KaigeCaptain of Imperial Guard
Constantine GregoryConstantine GregoryOculist
Yu LiYu LiSecond High Consort
Shi LiangShi LiangRepublican Officer
Chen ShuChen ShuChang Chinghui
Daxing ZhangDaxing ZhangTough Warder
Cai HongxiangCai HongxiangScarface (uncredited)
Glen MurphyGlen MurphyCaptain (uncredited)
Biao WangBiao WangPrisoner (uncredited)

Creators

Bernardo BertolucciBernardo BertolucciDirector, Screenplay
Mark PeploeMark PeploeScreenplay
Enzo UngariEnzo UngariScreenplay

The Last Emperor Videos

Bernardo Bertolucci on the Red Carpet for THE LAST EMPEROR at AFI FEST presented by Audi

Bernardo Bertolucci on the Red Carpet for THE LAST EMPEROR at AFI FEST presented by Audi

Staying True to events

Staying True to events

Original Trailer

Original Trailer

Casting the Emperor

Casting the Emperor

Info about The Last Emperor

Studio(s): Soprofilms, TAO Film

Originally Released: United States, Oct 04, 1987

Production Countries: Italy, China, United Kingdom, France

Box Office Gross: $44,000,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, History

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