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Napoleon (1927)

7.819277h 5mFR
DramaHistoryWar

Directed by Abel Gance

Rating

7.8/10

Runtime

7h 5m

Language

FR

Release

January 10, 1927

Director

Abel Gance

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 triumphan...

Cast

Albert Dieudonné

Albert Dieudonné

Napoléon Bonaparte

Nicolas Roudenko

Nicolas Roudenko

Napoléon Bonaparte (Child)

Edmond van Daële

Edmond van Daële

Maximilien Robespierre

Alexandre Koubitzky

Alexandre Koubitzky

Georges Jacques Danton

Antonin Artaud

Antonin Artaud

Jean-Paul Marat

Abel Gance

Abel Gance

Louis Antoine Léon de Saint-Just

Gina Manès

Gina Manès

Joséphine, Viscountess of Beauharnais

Nicolas Koline

Nicolas Koline

Tristan Fleury

Annabella

Annabella

Violine Fleury / Bernardine Eugénie Désirée Clary

Marguerite Gance

Marguerite Gance

Charlotte Corday

Yvette Dieudonné

Yvette Dieudonné

Élisa Bonaparte

Eugénie Buffet

Eugénie Buffet

Letizia Bonaparte

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Napoleon (1927), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Napoleon. 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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