Napoleon
Originally released in 1955. Napoleon is a drama/history film. directed by Sacha Guitry. With a runtime of 3h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Daniel Gélin, Michèle Morgan, and Raymond Pellegrin
Synopsis
The film follows the life of Napoleon from his early life in Corsica to his death at Saint Helena. The film is notable for its use of location shooting for numerous scenes, especially at the French estates of Malmaison and Fontainebleau, the Palace of Versailles, and sites of Napoleonic battles including Austerlitz and Waterloo.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
3h 10m
190 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Daniel Gélin
as Napoléon Bonaparte
Michèle Morgan
as Joséphine de Beauharnais
Raymond Pellegrin
as Old Napoléon Bonaparte
Sacha Guitry
as Talleyrand
Jean-Pierre Aumont
as Regnault de St-Jean d'Angely
Jeanne Boitel
as Madame de Dino
Gilbert Bokanowski
as Trader / Louis XVI (uncredited)
Pierre Brasseur
as Barras
Gianna Maria Canale
as Pauline Borghese
Jean Chevrier
as General Duroc
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Francinex
- Courts et Longs Métrages (C.L.M.)
- Filmsonor
- Rizzoli Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Napoleon about?
The film follows the life of Napoleon from his early life in Corsica to his death at Saint Helena. The film is notable for its use of location shooting for numerous scenes, especially at the French...
Who directed Napoleon?
Napoleon was directed by Sacha Guitry.
How long is Napoleon?
Napoleon has a runtime of 3 hours and 10 minutes (190 minutes total).
When was Napoleon released?
Napoleon was released on March 25, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Napoleon?
The main cast of Napoleon includes Daniel Gélin, Michèle Morgan, Raymond Pellegrin, Sacha Guitry, Jean-Pierre Aumont.