The Last Emperor (Criterion Collection)

John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O’Toole. A powerful, multi-layered epic chronicling the reign of Chinese Emperor Pu Yi who, at the tender age of 2 years and 10 months, took the throne and bore witness to decades of cultural and political flux both inside and outside the walls of the Forbidden City. Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. This definitive special edition features remastered theatrical and extended versions on 4 DVDs. 1987/color/2 hrs., 45 min/NR/widescreen.