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The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes

The truth is, we've been sold a lie.

2015•1h 47m•

★6.4(32 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

An uproarious critique of the world financial crisis. Building on actor, comedian, and provocateur Russell Brand’s emergence as an activist following his 2014 book Revolution, where he railed against “corporate tyranny, ecological irresponsibility, and economic inequality".

Director

Michael Winterbottom

Writers

Russell Brand, Michael Winterbottom

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Main Cast

Russell Brand

Self

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

David Cameron

David Cameron

Self (archive footage)

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Self (archive footage)

Bill de Blasio

Bill de Blasio

Self (archive footage)

Bernie Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone

Self (archive footage)

Alan Greenspan

Alan Greenspan

Self (archive footage)

Michael Heseltine

Michael Heseltine

Self (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage)

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

Self (archive footage)

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Self (archive footage)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Michael Winterbottom

Writing

Writer: Russell Brand
Writer: Michael Winterbottom

Production

Executive Producer: Danny Perkins

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Joel Cadbury

Editing

Editor: Marc Richardson

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The truth is, we've been sold a lie."

#2

The runtime is 107 minutes (1h 47m).

#3

It was a co-production between: France, United Kingdom, United States of America.

#4

The film was directed by Michael Winterbottom.

#5

The screenplay was written by Russell Brand and Michael Winterbottom.

#6

The score was composed by Joel Cadbury.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt4323536.

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Rating

6.4/10

Average

32 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Emperor's New Clothes

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

N/A

Country of Origin:

France, United Kingdom, United States of America