The Last Emperor
Movie
1987
PG-13
2 HOURS 42 MINS
Biography
Historical drama
A sweeping account of the life of Pu Yi, who at age 3 becomes the last emperor of China and a prisoner of destiny during a tumultuous reign.
Cast & Crew
John Lone Emperor (Henry) Pu Yi
Joan Chen Empress (Elizabeth) Wan Jung
Peter O'Toole Reginald Fleming 'R.J.' Johnston
Ying Ruocheng The Governor
Victor Wong Chen Pao Shen
Dennis Dun Big Li, valet
Ryuichi Sakamoto Amakasu
Maggie Han Eastern Jewel
Ric Young Interrogator
Wu Tao Pu Yi (15 years)
Tijger Tsou Pu Yi (8 years)
Bernardo Bertolucci Director
Mark Peploe Writer (Screenplay)
Bernardo Bertolucci Writer (Screenplay)
Henry Pu-yi Writer (Book)
John Daly Executive Producer
Jeremy Thomas Producer
David Byrne Original Music
Ryuichi Sakamoto Original Music
Vittorio Storaro Cinematography
Gabriella Cristiani Film Editing
Ferdinando Scarfiotti Production Design
Maria-Teresa Barbasso Art Direction
Gianni Giovagnoni Art Direction
Gianni Silvestri Art Direction
James Acheson Costume Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Saturday, April 19
Named Emperor of China at age 3 in 1908, Pu Yi (John Lone) becomes a prisoner of destiny.
Friday, April 25
Named Emperor of China at age 3 in 1908, Pu Yi (John Lone) becomes a prisoner of destiny.
Sunday, April 27
Named Emperor of China at age 3 in 1908, Pu Yi (John Lone) becomes a prisoner of destiny.
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