The Last Emperor (1987)
1500 slaves. 353,260,000 royal subjects. Warlords. Concubines. And 2 wives. He was the loneliest boy in the world.
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.
Cast
- John Lone - Pu Yi (Adult)
- Joan Chen - Wan Jung
- Peter O'Toole - Reginald Johnston (R.J.)
- Ruocheng Ying - The Governor
- Victor Wong Chi-Keung - Chen Pao Shen
- Dennis Dun - Big Li
- Ryuichi Sakamoto - Amakasu
- Maggie Han - Eastern Jewel
- Ric Young - Interrogator
- Vivian Wu - Wen Hsiu
Screenplay
- Enzo Ungari (Screenplay)
- Mark Peploe (Screenplay)
- Aisin-Gioro Puyi (Author)
- Bernardo Bertolucci (Screenplay)
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Inspiring True Stories, War Crimes and the Search for Justice, Historical Figures and Biographies
Keywords
suicide, experiment, china, isolation, buddhism, becoming an adult, war crimes, suicide attempt, war on drugs, revolution, drug addiction, opium, arranged marriage, world war ii, emperor
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Last Emperor?
- The Last Emperor stars John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying, Victor Wong Chi-Keung, Dennis Dun.
- How long is The Last Emperor?
- The Last Emperor has a runtime of 2h 43m (163 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Emperor?
- The Last Emperor is a Drama, History film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Last Emperor?
- The Last Emperor has a Filmori rating of 3.0/5 based on 2 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Last Emperor?
- The Last Emperor had a budget of $24M.
- How much did The Last Emperor gross?
- The Last Emperor grossed $44M worldwide.
- Where was The Last Emperor produced?
- The Last Emperor was produced in Italy, China, United Kingdom, France.
- What are the themes of The Last Emperor?
- The themes of The Last Emperor include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Inspiring True Stories, War Crimes and the Search for Justice, Historical Figures and Biographies.