Puyi, the Last Emperor of China
Series Overview
This program reveals the unorthodox life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, through the use of rare footage from the period. Puyi's story, set against the immense luxury of the Chinese nobility, the decadent 1930s in Tianjin, the upheaval of World War II, the bleakness of prison, plus the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution, reflects the turbulent history of China and its people during the early and middle 20th Century.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
53 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Long Journey into a Red Sunset”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Du Cane
Peter Du Cane
Peter Du Cane
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Du Cane
Producer
Peter Du Cane
Writer
Peter Du Cane
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Puyi, the Last Emperor of China about?
This program reveals the unorthodox life of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, through the use of rare footage from the period. Puyi's story, set against the immense luxury of the Chinese nobility, the decadent 1930s in Tianjin, the upheaval of World War II, the bleakness of prison, plus the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution, reflects the turbulent history of China and its people during the early and middle 20th Century.
How many seasons does Puyi, the Last Emperor of China have?
Puyi, the Last Emperor of China comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Puyi, the Last Emperor of China?
Key cast members in Puyi, the Last Emperor of China include Aisin-Gioro Puyi, David Ritchie, Liang Joo Leow.
Who created or directed Puyi, the Last Emperor of China?
Puyi, the Last Emperor of China was developed and directed by Peter Du Cane.