Empire
“Two worlds collide.”
Synopsis
Big time drug dealer Victor Rosa is looking to get out of the game and sees his chance with a big deal with a new friend who happens to be a Wall St. stockbroker. Thinking this will be his chance to go out on top, Victor soon finds out that he's been double crossed and his last option is to get revenge.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Empire Official Trailer #1 - John Leguizamo Movie (2002) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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John Leguizamo
Victor Rosa
Peter Sarsgaard
Jack
Denise Richards
Trish
Vincent Laresca
Jimmy
Isabella Rossellini
La Colombiana
Delilah Cotto
Carmen
Nestor Serrano
Rafael Menendez
Treach
Chedda
Rafael Báez
Jay
Fat Joe
Tito Severe
Carlos Leon
Hector
Sonia Braga
Iris
Felix Solis
Jose
Omar Pastran
Jason
Rob B. Campbell
Det. O'Brien
Granville Adams
Det. Jones
Jean-Luke Figueroa
Little boy
Nicole Gomez Fisher
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 6, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.65x
+$14.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franc. Reyes
- Screenplay & Story
- Franc. Reyes, Craig Garcia
- Original Score
- Rubén Blades
- Original Title
- Empire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Bigel / Mailer Films, Arenas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franc. Reyes
Franc. Reyes, Craig Garcia
Rubén Blades
Kramer Morgenthau
Peter C. Frank
Daniel Bigel, Michael Mailer
Department Leadership Roster
Franc. Reyes
Director
Franc. Reyes
Writer
Daniel Bigel
Producer
Michael Mailer
Producer
Rubén Blades
Original Music Composer
Kramer Morgenthau
Director of Photography
Peter C. Frank
Editor
Ted Glass
Production Design
Jacki Roach
Costume Design
Danny Aiello III
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Empire about?
Big time drug dealer Victor Rosa is looking to get out of the game and sees his chance with a big deal with a new friend who happens to be a Wall St. stockbroker. Thinking this will be his chance to go out on top, Victor soon finds out that he's been double crossed and his last option is to get revenge.
Who directed Empire?
Empire was directed by Franc. Reyes.
Who stars in Empire?
The principal cast of Empire includes John Leguizamo, Peter Sarsgaard, Denise Richards, Vincent Laresca, Isabella Rossellini.
When was Empire released and how long is it?
Empire was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Empire?
Empire had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $18.6M at the worldwide box office (4.65 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Empire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Empire was composed by Rubén Blades.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Empire?
Empire holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).