Review of The Emperor's Club (2002) by Thomas D — 15 May 2008

Probably the best in it's genre of such films as School Ties, Dead Poets Society and Scent of a Woman.

This review of The Emperor's Club (2002) was written by Thomas D on 15 May 2008.

The Emperor's Club has generally received positive reviews.

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