Review of The Last Emperor (1987) by Paul S — 23 Jan 2008

One of the best from Bertolucci. Great movie, stunning photography and incredibly beautiful soundtrack.

This review of The Last Emperor (1987) was written by Paul S on 23 Jan 2008.

The Last Emperor has generally received very positive reviews.

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