Napoleon (1927)
Original title: Napoléon
Napoleon is a 1927 French-language drama movie directed by Abel Gance, with a running time of 7h 5m. It stars Albert Dieudonné, Nicolas Roudenko and Edmond van Daële.
A biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing the Corsican's career from his schooldays (where a snowball fight is staged like a military campaign) to his flight from Corsica, through the French Revolution (where a real storm is intercut with a political storm) and the Terror, culminating in his triumphant invasion of Italy in 1797.
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What is Napoleon about?
A biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing the Corsican's career from his schooldays (where a snowball fight is staged like a military campaign) to his flight from Corsica, through the French Revolution (where a real storm is intercut with a political storm) and the Terror, culminating in his triumphant invasion of Italy in 1797.
When was Napoleon released?
Napoleon was released on 10 January 1927.
How long is Napoleon?
Napoleon runs 7h 5m.
Who made Napoleon?
Napoleon was directed by Abel Gance.
Where can I watch Napoleon?
Napoleon is available on Darkroom.
Where to watch Napoleon
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Cast
- Albert Dieudonné as Napoléon Bonaparte
- Nicolas Roudenko as Napoléon Bonaparte (Child)
- Edmond van Daële as Maximilien Robespierre
- Alexandre Koubitzky as Georges Jacques Danton
- Antonin Artaud as Jean-Paul Marat
- Abel Gance as Louis Antoine Léon de Saint-Just
- Gina Manès as Joséphine, Viscountess of Beauharnais
- Nicolas Koline as Tristan Fleury
- Annabella as Violine Fleury / Bernardine Eugénie Désirée Clary
- Marguerite Gance as Charlotte Corday
- Yvette Dieudonné as Élisa Bonaparte
- Eugénie Buffet as Letizia Bonaparte
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