The Last Emperor (1988)

"1500 slaves. 353,260,000 royal subjects. Warlords. Concubines. And 2 wives. He was the loneliest boy in the world."
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The Last Emperor
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StarringJohn LoneJoan ChenPeter O'Toole
DirectorBernardo Bertolucci
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PG-13 2 hr 43 minApr 15th, 1988Drama, History
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Plot
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.

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Theatrical Release:April 15th, 1988 - Buy Tickets
Movie Budget:$23,800,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$44,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Soprofilms, TAO Film, Yanco, Jeremy Thomas Productions, Hemdale Film Corporation
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