Emperor Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jun. 23, 2013

Emperor

Release Date: Friday, March 8, 2013 Theaters

A gripping tale of love and honor forged between fierce enemies of war, Emperor unfolds the story, inspired by true events, of the bold and secret moves that won the peace in the shadows of postwar Japan.

Director: Peter Webber

Starring: Matthew Fox • Tommy Lee Jones • Eriko Hatsune • Toshiyuki Nishida • Kaori Momoi

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 38 m

3.85 / 5.0

80% WILL SEE 20% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Starring Academy Award-winner Tommy Lee Jones, Matthew Fox, and newcomer Eriko Hatsune, Emperor brings to life the American occupation of Japan in the perilous and unpredictable days just after Emperor Hirohito's World War II surrender. As General Douglas MacArthur (Jones) suddenly finds himself the de facto ruler of a foreign nation, he assigns an expert in Japanese culture - General Bonner Fellers (Fox), to covertly investigate the looming question hanging over the country: should the Japanese Emperor, worshiped by his people but accused of war crimes, be punished or saved?

Drama Romance Thriller Historical True Story

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Who stars in Emperor – Cast List

Matthew Fox
... Gen. Bonner Fellers

We Are Marshall, World War Z
Tommy Lee Jones
... Gen. Douglas MacArthur

The Burial, Lincoln
E
Eriko Hatsune
T
Toshiyuki Nishida
... Gen. Kajima

The Ramen Girl
K
Kaori Momoi
... Mitsuko Kajima

Ghost in the Shell, Too Much (series)
C
Colin Moy
... Gen. Richter

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Who is making Emperor – Crew List

A look at Emperor behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Peter Webber last helmed Earth: One Amazing Day and Hannibal Rising. The film's writer Vera Blasi last penned The Lions of Al-Rassan and Pontius Pilate.

Director: Peter Webber
Screenwriters: Vera Blasi
David Klass
Producers: Gary Foster
Russ Krasnoff

Studios: Roadside Attractions
Production Company: Fellers Films
Krasnoff Foster Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Emperor

Key Facts

Premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.
Inspired by true events.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2013

Completed

Changed Emperor movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Nov 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is due to begin January 2012 with lensing to take place in New Zealand and Japan.

Nov 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for violent content, brief strong language and smoking (historical)
Runtime: 1 hr, 38 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Man Who Saved The Emperor
Language: English<br> Japanese

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Emperor Release Date: When was the film released?

Emperor was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 8 , 2013. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Oz: The Great and Powerful, Dead Man Down and Adventures of Serial Buddies.