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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Title: The Emperor's Wife (2003)
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Cast
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| Jonathan Rhys Meyers | ... | Chamberlain | |
| Max Beesley | ... | Emperor | |
| Rosana Pastor | ... | Empress | |
| Leticia Dolera | ... | Sabah | |
| Claire Johnston | ... | Mother | |
| Alex Macqueen | ... | Dr. Lambroso (as Alexander Macqueen) | |
| Johnny de Mol | ... | Thembe | |
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James Auden | ... | Music teacher |
| Derek Kueter | ... | Etiquette teacher | |
| Tom Leick | ... | Etiquette teacher | |
| Chris Bearne | ... | Dr. Al Razi | |
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Leslie Woodhall | ... | Prof. Leopold |
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Eric Connor | ... | Chief guard |
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Barry Madden | ... | Guard sc. 74 |
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David Rosner | ... | Green guard |
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At an undisclosed location and time an Empress has seven years to provide her Emperor with an heir to his throne. If she does not succeed during this time, the Emperor is free to marry a different girl. The Emperor's devoted chamberlain helps the Emperor to choose the right girl. This throws the four people into a power struggle. Written by Nurse Owens
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A fairy tale for grown ups.Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 September 2003 (Belgium) See more »Also Known As:
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EUR3,761,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Stunned I was when I saw this movie. The story-line, the atmosphere, the soundtrack, the acting and actors and especially the art-direction were amazing. From the first moment I was caught by this fairytail for grown ups. You wanna dream away in the cinema...just visit this movie!