The Emperor's New Clothes (2001)

During Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, some loyalists hire a look-alike to swap places with the deposed Emperor. While the impostor lives in luxury on the island, the real Napoleon returns to Paris in order to retake the throne.

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Summary Details
Domestic DistributorParamount Classics
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Domestic Opening$7,474
Earliest Release DateDecember 6, 2001 (Italy)
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Running Time1 hr 48 min
GenresComedy Drama Romance
FilmmakersRole
Alan Taylor Director
Simon Leys Writer
Kevin Molony Writer
Alan Taylor Writer
Herbie Wave Writer
Uberto Pasolini Producer
Rachel Portman Composer
Alessio Gelsini Torresi Cinematographer
Masahiro Hirakubo Editor
Andrea Crisanti Production Designer
CastRole
Ian Holm
Iben Hjejle
Tim McInnerny
Tom Watson