The Last Emperor

Quick Info

Year
1987
Director
Bernardo Bertolucci
Duration
163 min
Language
EN
Country
CN
Budget
$23.8M
Box Office
$44M

External Ratings

IMDb7.6
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes76%
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The Last Emperor

Our Rating

7.7/10
7.7/10
Story
7.8/10
Acting
7.6/10
Direction
7.4/10
Cinematography
7.2/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.7
Acting
7.8
Direction
7.6
Cinematography
7.4
Music
7.2

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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