The Last Emperor

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Release year: 1987

Storyline

Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatization of China's eleventh and final monarch of the Qing dynasty: Emperor Puyi.

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Awards

9 wins & 0 nominations

Did you know

• The first Western film made in and about the country to be produced with full Chinese government cooperation since 1949.

• During filming of the immense coronation scene in the Forbidden City, Queen Elizabeth II was in Beijing on a state visit. The production was given priority over her by the Chinese authorities and she was therefore unable to visit the Forbidden City.

• 19,000 extras were needed over the course of the film.

Box Office

Gross (Domestic): $43,984,230

Opening Weekend (Domestic): $149,460 (1987-11-22)

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Technical specs

Sound mix

Dolby Stereo, 70 mm 6-Track

Aspect ratio

2.00 : 1, 2.20 : 1, 2.39 : 1

Color

Black and White, Color

FAQ

• After China became a republic, why was the empire able to go on even though they could not rule over China anymore?
• What are the differences between the Theatrical Cut and the Television Cut?