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The Last Emperor

The Last Emperor (1987)

Historical, Drama, Biographical | China, Italy, UK, France

Director: Bernardo Bertolucci

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14/02/2023

Rating: 7.7/10

User rating: 8.7/10
(39 votes)

SYNOPSIS

This sweeping account of the life of Pu-Yi, the last emperor of China, follows the leader's tumultuous reign. After being captured by the Red Army as a war criminal in 1950, Pu-Yi recalls his childhood from prison. He remembers his lavish youth in the Forbidden City, where he was afforded every luxury but unfortunately sheltered from the outside world and complex political situation surrounding him. As revolution sweeps through China, the world Pu-Yi knew is dramatically upended.

Actors

Writer: Enzo Ungari, Mark Peploe

Producer: John Daly, Franco Giovale

RUNTIME: 163 min

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