The Emperor's Wife

The Emperor's Wife

A fairy tale for grown ups.

5.0 /10 7 votes
September 3, 2003 1h 40m Released

Storyline

In an undisclosed location and time, in the land of 1001 nights, the law dictates that the Emperor must take a new wife if his current Empress does not bear a son within seven years of marriage. At the celebration Ball of their sixth wedding anniversary, the Emperor (MAX BEESLEY - Torque) and his faithful manservant, Chamberlain (JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS - Vanity Fair, Bend It Like Beckham, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead) begin the covert operation to find and prepare a virgin candidate to become the new Empress.A suitable young woman, Sabah (LETICIA DOLERA) is secretly transported into an isolated wing in the Imperial Palace. In this prison of fairytale rooms, she is tutored by the Masters and spied upon by the Emperor and Chamberlain. Should the current Empress (ROSANA PASTOR) conceive, everyone in the secret wing will be executed.

Key Information

Director Julien Vrebos
Writers Paul Ruven
Rating 5.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Emperor's Wife was released on September 3, 2003.

The runtime of The Emperor's Wife is 1h 40m.

The Emperor's Wife is a Drama movie.

The Emperor's Wife has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Emperor's Wife is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Emperor's Wife was directed by Julien Vrebos.

The main cast of The Emperor's Wife includes Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Max Beesley, Rosana Pastor.

The Emperor's Wife is originally in English.