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The Emperor's Club is a 2002 American drama film directed by Michael Hoffman and starring Kevin Kline. Based on Ethan Canin 's 1994 short story "The Palace Thief", the film follows a prep school teacher and his students at a fictional East Coast boys' prep school, St. Benedict's Academy.
Nov 22, 2002 · The Emperor's Club: Directed by Michael Hoffman. With Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, Embeth Davidtz, Rob Morrow. An idealistic prep school teacher attempts to redeem an incorrigible student.
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- Drama
- Michael Hoffman
- 2002-11-22
Nov 22, 2002 · A movie review of a film about a teacher who cheats for a student and faces the consequences later. Roger Ebert praises Kevin Kline's performance and the film's ethical dilemma, but criticizes its sentimentality.
A retired classics teacher faces a challenge from a rebellious student in a prep school. The film explores the themes of education, morality, and legacy through a reunion 25 years later.
Visit the movie page for 'The Emperor's Club' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review.
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- Michael Hoffman
- PG-13
- Kevin Kline
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.
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Nov 22, 2002 · A movie about a classics professor and a rebellious student at a prestigious prep school. Read critics' opinions, ratings, and watch the trailer on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Drama
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