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How did the rich get so…rich? In this hilarious, passionate, and empowering look at income inequality, activist comedian Russell Brand and director Michael Winterbottom (The Trip) uncover the roots of the world financial crisis. With a mix of rabble-rousing outrage and audacious comedy, Brand examines how bank bailouts have left the 99% high and dry—taking his message straight to the top as he fearlessly confronts the corporations and political leaders responsible. By turns thought-provoking and wildly entertaining, The Emperor’s New Clothes is a timely reminder that change begins with the people.
Original Release
04/24/2015
US Release
12/16/2015
Cast
Name | Character |
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Geraint Anderson | Former Banker Dresdener Kleinwort |
Brigitte Bardot | Self |
Jean-Paul Belmondo | Self |
Richard Brooks | Former HMRC Tax Inspector / Private Eye Jounalist |
Warren Buffett | CEO Berkshire Hathaway |
George W. Bush | Former President, USA |
David Cameron | Prime Minister, UK |
John Christensen | Economist / Tax Justice Network |
Andrew Craig | Former Banker UBS |
Reece Davis-James | Former Convict / Looter |
Directors
Writers
Russell Brand, Michael Winterbottom
Cast
Name | Character |
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Geraint Anderson | Former Banker Dresdener Kleinwort |
Brigitte Bardot | Self |
Jean-Paul Belmondo | Self |
Richard Brooks | Former HMRC Tax Inspector / Private Eye Jounalist |
Warren Buffett | CEO Berkshire Hathaway |
George W. Bush | Former President, USA |
David Cameron | Prime Minister, UK |
John Christensen | Economist / Tax Justice Network |
Andrew Craig | Former Banker UBS |
Reece Davis-James | Former Convict / Looter |
Bill de Blasio | Mayor of New York City, USA |
David DeGraw | Occupy Activist |
Bob Diamond | CEO Barclays Bank |
Bernie Ecclestone | Chief Executive Formule One |
Milton Freedman | Economist, USA |
Fred Goodwin | Former CEO Royal Bank of Scotland |
Philip Green | Owner Topshops |
Alan Greenspan | Economist, USA |
Jonathan Harmsworth | Chairman Daily Mail |
Michael Heseltine | Former Cabinet Minister |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Jenny Borgars | Executive Producer |
Andrew Eaton | Executive Producer |
Nik Linnen | Executive Producer |
Danny Perkins | Executive Producer |
Eileen McIntosh | Producer |
Sophie Neave | Producer |
Melissa Parmenter | Producer |
Alessandro Trenti | Producer |