The Last Emperor 1987
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SplatA 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Pu Yi (Adult)
as Wan Jung
as Reginald Johnston (R.J.)
as The Governor
as Chen Pao Shen
as Big Li
as Amakasu
as Eastern Jewel
as Interrogator
as Wen Hsiu
Director:
Writer:
Enzo Ungari, Mark Peploe, Aisin-Gioro Puyi, Bernardo Bertolucci
Stars:
John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying, Victor Wong Chi-Keung, Dennis Dun, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Maggie Han, Ric Young, Vivian Wu,
Genres:
Drama,History
Release Date:
1987 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
163 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Last Emperor
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Pu Yi (Adult)
as Wan Jung
as Reginald Johnston (R.J.)
as The Governor
as Chen Pao Shen
as Big Li
as Amakasu
as Eastern Jewel
as Interrogator
as Wen Hsiu
as Chang
as Ar Mo
as Yoshioka
as Pu Yi (3 years)
as Pu Yi (8 years)
as Pu Yi (15 years)
as Pu Chieh (Adult)
as Pu Chieh (7 years)
as Pu Chieh (14 years)
as Tzu Hsui
as General Ishikari
as Japanese Translator
as Prince Chun
as Lord Chamberlain
as Captain of Imperial Guard
as Big Foot
as Hunchback
as Lady Aisin-Gioro
as Old Doctor
as Doctor
as Oculist
as Lung Yu
as First High Consort
as Second High Consort
as Third High Consort
as Grey Eyes
as Old Tutor
as Sleeping Old Tutor
as Hsiao Hsiu
as Wen Hsiu (12 years)
as Lady of the Book
as Lady of the Pen
as Republican Officer
as Tang
as Captain of Feng's Army
as Minister of Trade
as Chang Chinghui
as Lady Hiro Saga
as Tough Warder
as Second Warder
as Party Boss
as Japanese Doctor
as American
as Englishman
as Scarface (uncredited)
as Captain (uncredited)
as Prisoner (uncredited)
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