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The Last Emperor

Named Emperor of China at age 3 in 1908, Pu Yi (John Lone) becomes a prisoner of destiny.

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The Last Emperor

Description

Biography, Historical drama219 Mins1987PG-13
Starts07/01/2020Expires04/01/2021

This sweeping account of the life of Pu Yi (John Lone), 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.

Moods

  • Engaging
  • Hedonistic
  • Spectacular
  • Powerful

Cast

  • John Loneas Emperor (Henry) Pu Yi

    John Loneas Emperor (Henry) Pu Yi

  • Joan Chenas Empress (Elizabeth) Wan Jung

    Joan Chenas Empress (Elizabeth) Wan Jung

  • Peter O'Tooleas Reginald Fleming 'R.J.' Johnston

    Peter O'Tooleas Reginald Fleming 'R.J.' Johnston

  • Ying Ruochengas The Governor

    Ying Ruochengas The Governor

  • Victor Wongas Chen Pao Shen

    Victor Wongas Chen Pao Shen