The story of the final Emperor of China.The story of the final Emperor of China.The story of the final Emperor of China.The story of the final Emperor of China.The story of the final Emperor of China.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Amakasuas Amakasu
- (as Ryûichi Sakamoto)
Vivian Wu
- Wen Hsiuas Wen Hsiu
- (as Wu Jun Mei)
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
- Changas Chang
- (as Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa)
Tsou Tijger
- Pu Yi (8 years)as Pu Yi (8 years)
- (as Tijger Tsou)
Tao Wu
- Pu Yi (15 years)as Pu Yi (15 years)
- (as Wu Tao)
Guang Fan
- Pu Chieh (Adult)as Pu Chieh (Adult)
- (as Fan Guang)
This sweeping account of the life of Pu-Yi, the last emperor of China, follows the leader's tumultuous reign. After being captured by the Red Army as a war criminal in 1950, Pu-Yi recalls his childhood from prison. He remembers his lavish youth in the Forbidden City, where he was afforded every luxury but unfortunately sheltered from the outside world and complex political situation surrounding him. As revolution sweeps through China, the world Pu-Yi knew is dramatically upended. —Jwelch5742
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A film like this comes along in 10,000 years
Bernardo Bertolucci left a remarkable impression on the Academy with The Last Emperor, taking away nine oscars including one for best film and best director. This film will leave a lasting impression on those who view it as well. Last Emperor provides a strong message through its main character Pu-Yi. Although the film bases its story on the true life accounts of the last emperor of China, Last Emperor shows that life can deal one undesirable circumstances and the way one reacts and handles these circumstances determine one's place in history. Bertolucci's powerful method of storytelling also further enhances the greatness of Last Emperor. The motif of pursuing a forbidden love that remains out of reach presents a tearful message. Who cannot get misty eyed seeing an eight year old Pu-Yi chasing after his beloved nanny or an almost exact similar scene when a much older Pu-Yi chases his insane first wife? Last Emperor will move even the most adamant viewer. "To his majesty, the emperor... Ten thousand years!"
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- Nov 24, 1999
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