Emperor
“A fast paced triad film on rivalry between Malaysian and Hong Kong gangs.”
Synopsis
Poh Sin, Victor and Felix grew up in the shadow of a major Malaysian crime figure. Their lives get complicated as a series of events suck Poh Sin and Victor deep into the triad world while they struggle to protect Felix from a similar fate. A triad war erupts with Hong Kong gangs over lucrative international human trafficking contracts, while personal ambitions take their own toll. The Malaysian police hound Victor over an alleged string of sex crimes and matters spiral out of control.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juliane Block
- Screenplay & Story
- Braham Singh
- Original Title
- Emperor
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Malay, German, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juliane Block
Braham Singh
Adrian Lai, Juliane Block
Department Leadership Roster
Juliane Block
Director
Adrian Lai
Producer
Braham Singh
Writer
Juliane Block
Producer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Emperor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emperor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emperor about?
Poh Sin, Victor and Felix grew up in the shadow of a major Malaysian crime figure. Their lives get complicated as a series of events suck Poh Sin and Victor deep into the triad world while they struggle to protect Felix from a similar fate. A triad war erupts with Hong Kong gangs over lucrative international human trafficking contracts, while personal ambitions take their own toll. The Malaysian police hound Victor over an alleged string of sex crimes and matters spiral out of control.
Who directed Emperor?
Emperor was directed by Juliane Block.
Who stars in Emperor?
The principal cast of Emperor includes Vikneshwaran Balasundran, Adrian Lai, Cheryl Lee, Min Li, Alfred Loh.
When was Emperor released and how long is it?
Emperor was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Emperor?
Emperor holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).