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The Last Emperor (1987)
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The Last Emperor (1987)

Drama, History • 2h 43m

Overview

A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.

Best English-Friendly Release

Theatrical: Arrow 4K Blu-ray or Criterion 4K Blu-ray (preference)

TV: Arrow Blu-ray

Best Video Release

Theatrical: Arrow 4K Blu-ray and Criterion 4K Blu-ray have different gradings (preference)

TV: Arrow Blu-ray

Best Audio Release

Arrow 4K Blu-ray (unsure about Criterion, which lacks the 5.1 on the Arrow)

Format

UHD Blu-ray

UHD Tiers

Reference

Arrow OOP LE & Criterion

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Perfect Release

*at risk

if the Criterion is considered better/more accurate in color grading

TSPDT

2026: #975
2025: #952
2024: #944
2023: #922
2022: #922

External Links

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Review

Picture: 7, Audio: 7, Extras: 7

Length

163 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

a month ago

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