The Emperor's Club
"In everyone's life there's that one person who makes all the difference."
Originally released in 2002. The Emperor's Club is a drama film. directed by Michael Hoffman.
Starring Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, and Jesse Eisenberg
Synopsis
William Hundert is a passionate and principled Classics professor who finds his tightly-controlled world shaken and inexorably altered when a new student, Sedgewick Bell, walks into his classroom. What begins as a fierce battle of wills gives way to a close student-teacher relationship, but results in a life lesson for Hundert that will still haunt him a quarter of a century later.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (394 votes)
Box Office
$16.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kevin Kline
as William Hundert
Emile Hirsch
as Sedgewick Bell
Jesse Eisenberg
as Louis Masoudi
Rishi Mehta
as Deepak Mehta
Paul Dano
as Martin Blythe
Rob Morrow
as James Ellerby
Embeth Davidtz
as Elizabeth
Edward Herrmann
as Headmaster Woodbridge
Helen Carey
as Miss Johnston
Molly Regan
as Miss Peters
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $16,300,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Emperor's Club about?
William Hundert is a passionate and principled Classics professor who finds his tightly-controlled world shaken and inexorably altered when a new student, Sedgewick Bell, walks into his classroom. ...
Who directed The Emperor's Club?
The Emperor's Club was directed by Michael Hoffman.
How long is The Emperor's Club?
The Emperor's Club has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Emperor's Club released?
The Emperor's Club was released on November 22, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Emperor's Club?
The main cast of The Emperor's Club includes Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, Jesse Eisenberg, Rishi Mehta, Paul Dano.
Is The Emperor's Club worth watching?
The Emperor's Club has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 394 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.