

The Emperor
“"Radio is a fantasy…" - Bob Hudson”
Synopsis
Comments on the background and popularity of disc jockey "Emperor" Bob Hudson, who bases his shows on the idea that radio is a fantasy.
Top Cast
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January 6, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Lucas
- Screenplay & Story
- George Lucas, Paul Golding, John Milius, Rick Robertson, Gary Rockland, Bob Hudson
- Original Title
- The Emperor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Lucas
George Lucas, Paul Golding, John Milius, Rick Robertson, Gary Rockland, Bob Hudson
Rick Robertson
Paul Golding, Rick Robertson
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Golding
Editor
George Lucas
Director
George Lucas
Writer
Paul Golding
Writer
John Milius
Writer
Rick Robertson
Writer
Gary Rockland
Writer
Bob Hudson
Writer
Rick Robertson
Director of Photography
Rick Robertson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emperor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Emperor about?
Comments on the background and popularity of disc jockey "Emperor" Bob Hudson, who bases his shows on the idea that radio is a fantasy.
Who directed The Emperor?
The Emperor was directed by George Lucas.
Who stars in The Emperor?
The principal cast of The Emperor includes Bob Hudson, Walter Murch, Bruce Green, John Milius, Ivan Kruglak.
When was The Emperor released and how long is it?
The Emperor was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 24m.










