The Emperor's New Clothes
Brief Synopsis
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The Emperor is more concerned with his elaborate and expensive wardrobe than with the needs of his kingdom and subjects. Con men convince the Emperor they can create for him a beautiful, stylish suit of expensive clothing that will be invisible to all except those who are worthy of seeing it. When t
Cast & Crew
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Peter Medak
Director
Dick Shawn
Emperor
Art Carney
Morty
Alan Arkin
Bo
Clive Revill
Prime Minister
Barrie Ingham
Finance Minister
Film Details
Also Known As
Emperor's New Clothes, Faerie Tale Theatre (10/08/85)
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Release Date
1984
Production Company
Lions Gate Films; Platypus Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
The Emperor is more concerned with his elaborate and expensive wardrobe than with the needs of his kingdom and subjects. Con men convince the Emperor they can create for him a beautiful, stylish suit of expensive clothing that will be invisible to all except those who are worthy of seeing it. When the Emperor finally shows off his "new suit" to his poor subjects, he is exposed for the egotistical ruler he is. An episode of "Faerie Tale Theatre."
Director
Peter Medak
Director
Cast
Dick Shawn
Emperor
Art Carney
Morty
Alan Arkin
Bo
Clive Revill
Prime Minister
Barrie Ingham
Finance Minister
Georgia Brown
Maggie
Taylor Negron
Soldier
Crew
Rod Ash
Writer
Stephen Barber
Music; Music Adaptation
Mark Curtiss
Writer
Shelley Duvall
Executive Producer
Michael Erler
Production Designer
Fred Fuchs
Producer
Richard Greenbaum
Art Direction
Jane Osmann
Art Direction
Sandra Pearson
Associate Producer
George Reisenberger
Lighting Designer
Terence Tam Soon
Costumes
Bridget Terry
Producer
Marco Zappia
Videotape Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
Emperor's New Clothes, Faerie Tale Theatre (10/08/85)
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Release Date
1984
Production Company
Lions Gate Films; Platypus Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
