The Last Emperor

Name: The Last Emperor
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1987
Duration: 163 min
Cast: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying, Victor Wong

1987 · 163 min · Director: Bernardo Bertolucci

The Last Emperor (1987) is a history drama, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. It stars John Lone and Joan Chen. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 163-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

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What The Last Emperor Is About

Bernardo Bertolucci's 1987 film follows the last emperor of China, placed on the throne at three years old. He is forbidden to leave the palace. Revolutions redefine him several times over. The film builds the life in flashback; the narrative makes how a person is carried along by history its real subject. It won nine Academy Awards including best picture. It was the first fiction film permitted to shoot inside the Forbidden City. Ryuichi Sakamoto was among the composers. Who it's for: those who like historical epics. Who it's not for: viewers wanting something short; the running time is very long.

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What is The Last Emperor about?

Bernardo Bertolucci's 1987 film follows the last emperor of China, placed on the throne at three years old. He is forbidden to leave the palace.

Where can I watch The Last Emperor?

The Last Emperor is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Last Emperor?

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

When did The Last Emperor come out?

The Last Emperor was released in 1987.

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.

What is The Last Emperor's rating?

The Last Emperor holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.