The Last Emperor
The Last Emperor is a 1987 Oscar and BAFTA winning Historic Drama film released on 27th May; Bernardo Bertolucci directed the film which stars Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Peter O'Toole, and Joan Chen. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $20,984,230 on its budget.
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.
Cast (30)
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Updated: 18th Jan 2024, 1:17pm
Production Companies
The Last Emperor Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
13% 20-29
17% 30-39
10% 40-49
20% 50-59
3% 60-69
37% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
20% Female
80% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
The Last Emperor FAQ
When was The Last Emperor released?
The Last Emperor was released on Wednesday May 27th, 1987.
How much did The Last Emperor cost to make?
The budget was $23,000,000.
How much money did The Last Emperor make?
The worldwide revenue was $43,984,230.
Is The Last Emperor on Netflix?
No, The Last Emperor is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is The Last Emperor on Amazon Prime?
No, The Last Emperor is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is The Last Emperor on Disney Plus?
No, The Last Emperor is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States