Review of The Last Emperor (1987) by Robin W — 19 Mar 2014

A fascinating biopic about the tragic fate of Puyi, the last Emperor of China - unfortunately, presented in English, not Mandarin.

This review of The Last Emperor (1987) was written by Robin W on 19 Mar 2014.

The Last Emperor has generally received very positive reviews.

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