The Last Emperor (15), July 1989

This spectacular film won 9 Oscars including Best Picture.  Pu Yi spends most of his life in prison, first in gilded splendour in the palace and later as an ‘enemy’ of the Communists; in between, he has a spell as a playboy before becoming puppet ruler for the Japanese invaders.  Cast includes Peter O’Toole.

The Christie Theatre Organ can be heard for half an hour before both screenings.

7:45pm.  £2.40, Concessions £1.25.  Certificate 15.  Running time 162 minutes (with interval).