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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.

★ 7.6/10 TMDBPG-132h 43mDramaHistory
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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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The Last Emperor Cast

  • John Lone

    John Lone

    as Pu Yi (Adult)

  • Joan Chen

    Joan Chen

    as Wan Jung

  • Peter O'Toole

    Peter O'Toole

    as Reginald Johnston (R.J.)

  • Ruocheng Ying

    Ruocheng Ying

    as The Governor

  • Victor Wong

    Victor Wong

    as Chen Pao Shen

  • Dennis Dun

    Dennis Dun

    as Big Li

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Ryuichi Sakamoto

    as Amakasu

  • Maggie Han

    Maggie Han

    as Eastern Jewel

  • Ric Young

    Ric Young

    as Interrogator

  • Vivian Wu

    Vivian Wu

    as Wen Hsiu

  • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

    as Chang

  • J

    Jade Go

    as Ar Mo

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Where can I watch The Last Emperor?

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

When was The Last Emperor released?

The Last Emperor came out on October 4, 1987.

Is The Last Emperor worth watching?

The Last Emperor holds a 7.6/10 average from 2,012 TMDB user ratings. That puts it among the best-reviewed movies out there.

How long is The Last Emperor?

The Last Emperor runs 163 minutes (2h 43m).

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