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Waterloo (1970)

"One incredible afternoon Napoleon met Wellington . . . at Waterloo."

7.119702h 14mEN
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Directed by Sergey Bondarchuk

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

2h 14m

Language

EN

Release

October 26, 1970

Director

Sergey Bondarchuk

Official Trailer

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Overview

After defeating France and imprisoning Napoleon on Elba, ending two decades of war, Europe is shocked to find Napoleon has escaped and has caused the French Army to defect from the King back to him. The best of the British generals, the Duke of Wellington, beat Napolean's best generals in Spain and ...

Cast

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Napoleon Bonaparte

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Louis XVIII

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

General Sir Thomas Picton

Virginia McKenna

Virginia McKenna

Duchess of Richmond

Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy

Marshal Michel Ney

Rupert Davies

Rupert Davies

Gordon

Philippe Forquet

Philippe Forquet

La Bedoyere

Gianni Garko

Gianni Garko

Drouot

Ivo Garrani

Ivo Garrani

Marshal Soult

Ian Ogilvy

Ian Ogilvy

De Lancey

Michael Wilding

Michael Wilding

Colonel Sir William Ponsonby

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Waterloo (1970), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After defeating France and imprisoning Napoleon on Elba, ending two decades of war, Europe is shocked to find Napoleon has escaped and has caused the French Army to defect from the King back to him. The best of the British generals, the Duke of Wellington, beat Napolean's best generals in Spain and Portugal, but now must beat Napoleon himself with an Anglo Allied army.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Waterloo. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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