The Emperor's New Clothes
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Synopsis
In 19th century Europe, to celebrate the emperor's daughter's betrothal to a rich prince, a group of prisoners are set free. Among them are a pair of con artists who convince the emperor to hire them to tailor the wedding apparel, which they claim will only be visible to intelligent and competent people.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Irving
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Mathias, Len Talan, David Irving
- Original Score
- David Krivoshei, David Krovoshei
- Original Title
- The Emperor's New Clothes
- Country of Origin
- Israel, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Irving
Anna Mathias, Len Talan, David Irving
David Krivoshei, David Krovoshei
David Gurfinkel
Tova Neeman
Patricia Ruben, Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Tova Neeman
Editor
David Krivoshei
Original Music Composer
Patricia Ruben
Producer
Anna Mathias
Writer
Len Talan
Writer
David Irving
Writer
David Irving
Director
David Gurfinkel
Director of Photography
Yoram Globus
Producer
Menahem Golan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emperor's New Clothes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Emperor's New Clothes about?
In 19th century Europe, to celebrate the emperor's daughter's betrothal to a rich prince, a group of prisoners are set free. Among them are a pair of con artists who convince the emperor to hire them to tailor the wedding apparel, which they claim will only be visible to intelligent and competent people.
Who directed The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes was directed by David Irving.
Who stars in The Emperor's New Clothes?
The principal cast of The Emperor's New Clothes includes Sid Caesar, Clive Revill, Robert Morse, Lysette Anthony, Susan Berlin.
When was The Emperor's New Clothes released and how long is it?
The Emperor's New Clothes was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Emperor's New Clothes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emperor's New Clothes was composed by David Krivoshei, David Krovoshei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).