Review of The Last Emperor (1987) by Esa K — 15 Jan 2008

TÃ¤mÃ¤ elokuva ansaitisi 5 tÃ¤hteÃ¤ jo pelkÃ¤stÃ¤Ã¤Ã¤n Ryuichi Sakamoton musiikista. Mutta muutenkin vaikuttava elokuva hyvin erikoisesta elÃ¤mÃ¤nkohtalosta.

This review of The Last Emperor (1987) was written by Esa K on 15 Jan 2008.

The Last Emperor has generally received very positive reviews.

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