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The Last Emperor (Italian: L'ultimo imperatore) is a 1987 epic biographical drama film about the life of Puyi, the final Emperor of China. It is directed by Bernardo Bertolucci from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mark Peploe, which was adapted from Puyi's 1964 autobiography, and independently produced by Jeremy Thomas.
- $44 million
- Jeremy Thomas
- $23.8 million
The Last Emperor: Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. With John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying. Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi.
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- 55 sec
Apr 11, 2024 · The Last Emperor, historical epic film, released in 1987, that was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and told the story of Puyi (Pu Yi in the film), the last emperor of the Qing (Manchu) dynasty in China. The movie garnered nine Academy Awards, including that for best picture.
- Pat Bauer
A biographical epic of the last emperor of China, Pu Yi, from his childhood in the Forbidden City to his imprisonment by the Red Army. Critics praise the visuals and John Lone's performance, but criticize the lack of dramatic pulse and the simplification of history.
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- Bernardo Bertolucci
- PG-13
- John Lone
A film about the life of Pu Yi, the last emperor of China, from his childhood in the Forbidden City to his retirement as a gardener in Peking. Ebert praises the film's use of locations, costumes, and irony, and its exploration of the paradoxes of China's history and culture.
A multilayered epic of the life of Emperor Pu Yi, who ruled China at a young age and faced cultural and political challenges. The film features an international cast, stunning production design, and a new director's cut with audio commentary and supplements.
A biographical film about Pu Yi, the last emperor of China, from his coronation in 1908 to his imprisonment in 1950. The film uses flashbacks and flash-forwards to show his life under different regimes and influences, from the Qing dynasty to the Communist Party.
