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The Emperor's Wife

  • 2003
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
684
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The Emperor's Wife (2003)
In a vast empire where tradition is law, an emperor's devoted chamberlain (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) swears to help him find the perfect bride in this royal romance filled with palace intrigue.
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In a vast empire where tradition is law, an emperor's devoted chamberlain (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) swears to help him find the perfect bride in this royal romance filled with palace intrigue.In a vast empire where tradition is law, an emperor's devoted chamberlain (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) swears to help him find the perfect bride in this royal romance filled with palace intrigue.In a vast empire where tradition is law, an emperor's devoted chamberlain (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) swears to help him find the perfect bride in this royal romance filled with palace intrigue.

  • Director
    • Julien Vrebos
  • Writer
    • Paul Ruven
  • Stars
    • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Max Beesley
    • Rosana Pastor
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    684
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Julien Vrebos
    • Writer
      • Paul Ruven
    • Stars
      • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
      • Max Beesley
      • Rosana Pastor
    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 1:58
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    Top Cast36

    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Chamberlain
    Max Beesley
    Max Beesley
    • Emperor
    Rosana Pastor
    Rosana Pastor
    • Empress
    Leticia Dolera
    Leticia Dolera
    • Sabah
    Claire Johnston
    Claire Johnston
    • Mother
    Alex Macqueen
    Alex Macqueen
    • Dr. Lambroso
    • (as Alexander Macqueen)
    Johnny de Mol
    Johnny de Mol
    • Thembe
    James Auden
    • Music teacher
    Derek Kueter
    Derek Kueter
    • Etiquette teacher
    Tom Leick
    Tom Leick
    • Etiquette teacher
    Chris Bearne
    Chris Bearne
    • Dr. Al Razi
    Leslie Woodhall
    • Prof. Leopold
    Eric Connor
    • Chief guard
    Barry Madden
    • Guard sc. 74
    David Rosner
    • Green guard
    Mustafa Achaara
    • Guest #1
    Magalie Beurion
    • Girl #4
    Tom Bintner
    • Gigolo
    • Director
      • Julien Vrebos
    • Writer
      • Paul Ruven
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews6

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    Still frame
    Adventure
    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    Fantasy
    Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca (1942)
    Romance

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    • Trivia
      Real castles were set against new exterior backgrounds to make the film more magical.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 3, 2003 (Belgium)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • Luxembourg
      • Belgium
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Master
    • Production companies
      • Delux Productions
      • Fu Works
      • Spice Factory
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • €3,761,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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