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Cast & Crew

Mark Amin
Director
Mark Amin
Writer
Bruce Dern
As Levi Coffin
James Cromwell
As John Brown
M.C. Gainey
As Randolph Stevens
Paul Scheer
As Duvane Henderson
Mykelti Williamson
As Truesdale
Harry Lennix
As Frederick Douglas

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Inspired by the true story of Shields Green, a descendant of African kings who was enslaved and fought for his freedom, "Emperor" is a powerful and gripping drama that follows Shields' journey from a plantation in South Carolina to the battlefields of the Civil War. After killing his cruel overseer and fleeing, Shields meets abolitionist John Brown and joins him in the historic raid on Harpers Ferry, risking everything for the chance to end slavery and reunite with his family. With an all-star cast including Dayo Okeniyi, Naturi Naughton, and James Cromwell, "Emperor" is a must-see film that sheds light on a crucial moment in American history.

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What movies are similar to Emperor? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Emperor include All Quiet on the Western Front, Free State of Jones, 1917, Blitz, Hacksaw Ridge, A Hidden Life.