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The Last Emperor (Original title)Pu-Yi (Alternative title)L' ultimo imperatore (Alternative title)
Dates: 1987 (Copyright), 26 February 1988 (Release)

Countries: People's Republic of China, Italy, United Kingdom, France

Director: Bernardo Bertolucci

Synopsis: The story of Pu Yi, the last Chinese Emperor, from his childhood when he ascended the throne at the age of three until his death in 1967.

Genres:
Biopic, Historical drama

Subject:
China
Releases
Date: 1987Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 163 mins Length: 14648 FeetSubtitles: English

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1066954
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-629053
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1066954
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-631051
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-631052
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1317143
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status