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The Last Emperor

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 60/100
Total warning time: 10m
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 50/100 (4m)
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:30:00 - 01:32:00] Brief scene of nudity in a historical context.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:45:00 - 01:47:00] Implied sexual activity, no explicit content shown.
Drug Use: 🟡 30/100 (2m)
  • 🟡 30/100 [01:20:00 - 01:22:00] Characters are seen smoking opium in a historical context.
Violence: 🟡 40/100 (4m)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:45:00 - 00:47:00] Historical battle scenes with some violence.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:10:00 - 01:12:00] Execution scene, not overly graphic but intense.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (0s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:30:00] Mild language used in dialogue.
The Last Emperor

Details for The Last Emperor (1987)

Year: 1987
Certificate: U
The Last Emperor Runtime: 163 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 76
Votes: 94326
Gross: 43,984,230
Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Cast Stars: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying

Overview of The Last Emperor:

The story of the final Emperor of China.

Who directed The Last Emperor (1987)?

The Last Emperor was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.

What is the historical context of The Last Emperor?

The Last Emperor depicts the life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, from his ascension to the throne as a child to his life as a political prisoner and eventual rehabilitation as a common citizen.

Who plays the adult Puyi in The Last Emperor?

John Lone portrays the adult Puyi in The Last Emperor.

Did The Last Emperor win any Academy Awards?

Yes, The Last Emperor won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

What role does Peter O'Toole play in The Last Emperor?

Peter O'Toole plays Reginald Johnston, Puyi's Scottish tutor who educates him about Western culture and values.