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The Last Emperor

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

John Lone stars as PuYi, the last emperor of China, in Bernardo Bertolucci 's Oscar-winning epic drama, which is being shown as part of / Love the Eighties. 1908: at the age of three, Pu Yi is chosen to rule the world's most highly-populated nation. As the years pass, he becomes a pampered prisoner in the Forbidden City, learning about the world outside from his Scottish tutor. Widescreen. Ends 1.40am.
(1987.15) (S) Films: pp 60-63 ****

Contributors

Unknown:
John Lone
Unknown:
Bernardo Bertolucci
Aisin-Gioro Henry Pu Yi:
John Lone
Elizabeth:
Joan Chen
Reginald Johnston:
Peter Otoole
Governor:
Ying Ruocheng
Chen Pao Shen:
Victor Wong
Big Li:
Dennis Dun
Masahiko Amakasu:
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Eastern Jewel:
Maggie Han
Interrogator:
Ric Young
Source: Radio Times

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