For the Emperor(2014)
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Only the strong becomes the emperor.
For the Emperor Synopsis
A former professional baseball player becomes entangled in loan-sharking and mob connections after a fixing scandal ejects him from his sport. When his girlfriend vanishes he is forced to confront his mentor and enter a deadly battle.
For the Emperor (2014) is a action, crime and thriller film directed by Park Sang-joon, released on June 11, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Lee Min-ki, Park Sung-woong, Lee Tae-im and Kim Jong-goo. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Park Sang-joon
- Writers:
- Lee Yong-soo
- Cinematographer:
- Cha Taek-kyun
- Composer:
- Dalpalan
- Production:
- Opus Pictures
- Revenue:
- $3,930,965
- Status:
- Released
For the Emperor (2014) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for For the Emperor before you stream it.
For the Emperor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Min-ki
as Lee Hwan
Park Sung-woong
as Jung Sang-ha
Lee Tae-im
as Cha Yeon-soo
Kim Jong-goo
as Han-deuk
Jung Heung-Chae
as Jak-doo
Lee Jae-won
as Kyung-soo
Park Jin-woo
as Prosecutor
Han Jae-yeong
as Tae-moo
Lee Yoo-jun
as Sang-ha's Subordinate
Yoo Jae-myung
as Broker
Choi Hye-jeong
as Temptation Miss 1
Amy
as Temptation Miss 5
Key crew
Directed by Park Sang-joon, written by Lee Yong-soo.
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For the Emperor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 59 ratings.
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For the Emperor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For the Emperor online?
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For the Emperor (2014) is available to stream on Hi-YAH Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in For the Emperor?
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The main cast of For the Emperor (2014) includes Lee Min-ki, Park Sung-woong, Lee Tae-im, Kim Jong-goo and Jung Heung-Chae. The film was directed by Park Sang-joon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For the Emperor released?
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For the Emperor was released on June 11, 2014 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is For the Emperor worth watching?
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For the Emperor (2014) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for For the Emperor?
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Yes. The official For the Emperor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.