The Emperor's New Clothes (2001)
The Emperor's New Clothes is a 2001 comedy movie directed by Alan Taylor, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Ian Holm, Iben Hjejle and Tim McInnerny.
Napoleon, exiled, devises a plan to retake the throne. He'll swap places with commoner Eugene Lenormand, sneak into Paris, then Lenormand will reveal himself and Napoleon will regain his throne. Things don't go at all well; first, the journey proves more difficult than expected, but more disastrously, Lenormand enjoys himself too much to reveal the deception. Napoleon adjusts somewhat uneasily to the life of a commoner while waiting, while Lenormand gorges on rich food.
Quick answers
What is The Emperor's New Clothes about?
Napoleon, exiled, devises a plan to retake the throne. He'll swap places with commoner Eugene Lenormand, sneak into Paris, then Lenormand will reveal himself and Napoleon will regain his throne. Things don't go at all well; first, the journey proves more difficult than expected, but more disastrously, Lenormand enjoys himself too much to reveal the deception. Napoleon adjusts somewhat uneasily to the life of a commoner while waiting, while Lenormand gorges on rich food.
When was The Emperor's New Clothes released?
The Emperor's New Clothes was released on 11 August 2001.
How long is The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes runs 1h 47m.
Who made The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes was directed by Alan Taylor.
Where can I watch The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Emperor's New Clothes
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Ian Holm as Napoleon Bonaparte / Sergeant Eugene Lenormand
- Iben Hjejle as Nicole 'Pumpkin' Truchaut
- Tim McInnerny as Dr. Lambert
- Nigel Terry as Montholon
- Eddie Marsan as Louis Marchand
- Tom Watson as Gerard
- Hugh Bonneville as Bertrand
- Murray Melvin as Antommarchi
- Clive Russell as Sergeant Justin Bommel
- Bob Mason as Captain Nicholls
- Trevor Cooper as Leaud
- Chris Langham as Maurice
