Jeremy Thomas, Producer of Oscar-Winning ‘The Last Emperor,’ Dies at 77

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The British film producer also worked on recent titles such as 'Bucking Fastard,' which premiered at the Venice Film Festival this year and 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo,' set to premiere next week.

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  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:52:34 UTC.

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Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77

Best known for The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, the British film-maker was celebrated for working with international directors throughout his decades-long career.

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