The Emperor's Club
- Drama
William Hundert is a passionate and principled Classics professor who finds his tightly-controlled world shaken and inexorably altered when a new student, Sedgewick Bell, walks into his classroom. What begins as a fierce battle of wills gives way to a close student-teacher relationship, but results in a life lesson for Hundert that will still haunt him a quarter of a century later.
The Emperor's Club is a 2002 drama about a dedicated Classics professor whose life is transformed by a challenging student. Kevin Kline stars as William Hundert, whose principled teaching methods are tested when the rebellious Sedgewick Bell enters his classroom, leading to a complex bond that echoes across decades.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Kevin KlineWilliam Hundert
Emile HirschSedgewick Bell
Jesse EisenbergLouis Masoudi- Rishi MehtaDeepak Mehta
Paul DanoMartin Blythe
Rob MorrowJames Ellerby
Embeth DavidtzElizabeth
Edward HerrmannHeadmaster Woodbridge
Helen CareyMiss Johnston- Molly ReganMiss Peters
- Helen CareyMiss Johnston
Purva BediAnna Mehta
Deirdre LorenzDr. Kelly Ryan
Joel GretschSedgewick Bell (older)
Steven CulpOlder Martin Blythe
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The Emperor's Club Trailer - 2002
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When was The Emperor's Club released?
The film was released on November 22, 2002.
What is The Emperor's Club about?
It follows a passionate Classics professor whose carefully ordered world is disrupted by a new student. Their initial clash evolves into a meaningful relationship, but leaves Hundert with a profound life lesson that haunts him for 25 years.
Where can I watch The Emperor's Club?
As a 2002 theatrical release, The Emperor's Club is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase or rental through digital retailers. Check your preferred streaming service for current availability.
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