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The Last Emperor (DVD, 1999)

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Although it is 160 minutes long and shot with breathtaking scope and sumptuousness, Bernardo Bertolucci's film is a story about claustrophobia. Pu Yi, the Manchurian emperor of China who ascended the throne in 1908 at the age of three, is a prisoner in the palace he rules over. Outside, real power changes hands with each coup d'etat. Pu Yi grows to manhood, is tutored by a Westerner (Peter O'Toole), and marries a gorgeous princess (Joan Chen). However, the adult Pu Yi (John Lone) is destined for a communist reeducation camp when the war is over. From start to finish, Pu Yi is a passive antihero who can never come to grips with the idea that the absolute power conferred on him as a child was only a mirage. The mistakes Pu Yi made trying to realize that power, especially collaborating with the Japanese during the war, provide Bertolucci with the chance to explore his familiar theme of collaboration and its moral consequences (as he did in THE CONFORMIST and 1900). In the end, Pu Yi seems to have reached a kind of peace, and the terrible waste of a special man's life disappears into a drab, grey-clad Beijing.

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UPC0012236049609

eBay Product ID (ePID)3105979

Product Key Features

ActorJohn Lone

RatingNR

Movie/TV TitleLast Emperor

DirectorBernardo Bertolucci

FormatDVD

Release Year1999

GenreDrama

Sub-GenreBiography

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1 Encoding;

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureChina

Leading RoleJohn Lone

Release Date19990223

Film CountryChina

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item 1 DVD - The Last Emperor - John Lone - 1987 - with Insert

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item 2 DVD - The Last Emperor - John Lone - 1987 - Original Director's Cut - New

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by hiker-68
15 Nov, 2020
Timeless Epic Classic Top 10 movies of thr Last Century & a half ( 1900-2020)
This is a typical, awesome, Timeless Classic. I say "Timeless" because I remember watching this movie in 1987 in a theater, 33 years ago, and just recently watched it again last night. The movie appears to be recent as if it was filmed this year, 2020. You wouldn't know it was released more than 33 years ago, almost 3 & a half decades old. ( Which it won "Best Picture" & 9 other Academy Awards that year, 1987). If anyone is into History, especially World History or Asian History, this is a great movie to watch. Superbly made, high quality film w/great cast & cinematography. It would have made an excellent 4-5 episodes miniseries & more detailed. Anyhow the movie was still perfect in highlighting & editing the film, getting the main stoty across. If anyone hasn't seen or heard of this movie, it's worth watching it. Opening our understanding few minute things on what happened during China's transition to a Communist country. How & what happened to the Last Chinese Emperor/ King. I am so pleased to be able to add this Movie (DVD) to my collections of movies. There aren't too many Epic Historic based movies made recently. Especially w/ great quality film making such as the way this was made. A must see for any film/ Movie buff. This definitely is on the Top 10 or 15 films of the last century. It's Not only a Classic; but "Timeless". Many great film had been updated & remaking the movies. This specific movie has no reason to be remade & updated to attract new & younger audiences.
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by davpet5
18 Sep, 2017
A take on history
I saw this when it first came out and wanted to see it again. An excellent film, well worth watching. This copy was a gift
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by elizabetburdet-0
13 Aug, 2020
Ok
Movie was good but not great. History keeps it entertaining.
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by emca3922
30 Jan, 2022
A great movie.
If you like history, you will like The Last Emperor.
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by bisbee25
03 Oct, 2023
great movie
great movie you need to buy this one
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by 4297casey
30 Apr, 2020
fantastic scenery......
great movie..........
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by ginnknul-0
20 Jun, 2017
movie
thank you very great movie
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by warharr_46
09 Aug, 2024
Came down to being the lazt
History at its best
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by sonjwinkle8
28 Aug, 2021
Great
Amazing movie. Worth the watch.
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by christmas14x
02 Aug, 2017
Thank you
I'm pleased with this product - Thanks
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