The Last Emperor
1986 · 89 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, History, Romance
A 1986 film directed by Li Han-Hsiang. Nominated for Best Film in the 6th annual Hong Kong Film Awards.
Directed by Li Han-Hsiang · Written by Wang Qingxiang
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Tony Leung Ka-fai Puyi -
Margaret Lee - L Lee Din-Hing
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Pan Hong -
Wang Tiecheng Zhou Enlai
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