Review of The Emperor's Club (2002) by Joe F — 27 Mar 2009

What a gentle, thoughtful film. Great performance from Kevin Kline.

This review of The Emperor's Club (2002) was written by Joe F on 27 Mar 2009.

The Emperor's Club has generally received positive reviews.

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