Storyline

This sweeping account of the life of Pu-Yi, 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.

Plot Keywords

china, based on true story, divorce, extortion, eyeglasses, flower, gate, dancing, coronation, concubine, buddhism, brother brother relationship, breast feeding, based on autobiography, haircut, ink, loss of mother, railway station, protest, political prisoner

Short Review

Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor is like a lavishly prepared six-course meal during which the host keeps telling us we would all be happier and healthier with a place of cold porridge.

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Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : From $2.99 to rent, From $14.99 to buy

2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 14.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 14.99, Track Hd Price: 14.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 14.99

3. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 2.99] [HDX - Buy: 19.99, Rent: 3.99]