The Emperor's New Clothes
“The truth is, we've been sold a lie.”
Synopsis
An uproarious critique of the world financial crisis. Building on actor, comedian, and provocateur Russell Brand’s emergence as an activist following his 2014 book Revolution, where he railed against “corporate tyranny, ecological irresponsibility, and economic inequality".
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Emperor's New Clothes Trailer - A Russell Brand & Michael Winterbottom filmOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-27
Top Cast
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Russell Brand
Self
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
David Cameron
Self (archive footage)
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Self (archive footage)
Bill de Blasio
Self (archive footage)
Bernie Ecclestone
Self (archive footage)
Alan Greenspan
Self (archive footage)
Michael Heseltine
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Steve McQueen
Self (archive footage)
Paul Newman
Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winterbottom
- Screenplay & Story
- Russell Brand, Michael Winterbottom
- Original Score
- Joel Cadbury
- Original Title
- The Emperor's New Clothes
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winterbottom
Russell Brand, Michael Winterbottom
Joel Cadbury
Marc Richardson
Danny Perkins
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winterbottom
Director
Russell Brand
Writer
Michael Winterbottom
Writer
Marc Richardson
Editor
Joel Cadbury
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emperor's New Clothes
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What is The Emperor's New Clothes about?
An uproarious critique of the world financial crisis. Building on actor, comedian, and provocateur Russell Brand’s emergence as an activist following his 2014 book Revolution, where he railed against “corporate tyranny, ecological irresponsibility, and economic inequality".
Who directed The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
Who stars in The Emperor's New Clothes?
The principal cast of The Emperor's New Clothes includes Russell Brand, George W. Bush, David Cameron, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Bill de Blasio.
When was The Emperor's New Clothes released and how long is it?
The Emperor's New Clothes was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
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 Joel Cadbury.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).