Napoleon (1927)
A film about the French general's youth and early military career.
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Napoléon Bonaparte -
Napoléon Bonaparte enfant -
Maximilien Robespierre -
Georges-Jacques Danton
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Jean-Paul Marat -
Louis Saint-Just -
Joséphine de Beauharnais -
La reine Marie-Antoinette -
Charlotte Corday
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Élisa Bonaparte
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Antonio Salicetti
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Le général Lazare Hoche -
Laetizia Bonaparte
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Pozzo di Borgo
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Tristan Fleuri
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Director:
Abel GanceWriter:
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Trivia
Joseph-Agricola Viala was a 12-year-old from southern France who had distinguished himself fighting for the revolution. He was killed attempting to prevent Royalist supporters from crossing the Durance River.
Goofs
Flags of the British troops at the battle of Toulon show either the Union Jack or a regimental colour with the Union jack in the upper left canton. However the Union Jack used is the one adopted in 1801 and incorporates the red cross of St Patrick, whereas the Battle of Toulon was in 1793. Similarly the ensign flown by the ship that sees Napoleon at sea after fleeing Corsica is the white ensign of the White Squadron of the Royal Navy, but it too uses the 1801 Union Jack pattern
Alternate Versions
There are apparently at least 19 different versions of this film, starting with the original 6-hours cut (in a "triptych" format, requiring three projectors on three screens, called Polyvision). It has been shown in various formats and different running times, including a 1934 version re-edited by director Abel Gance and featuring an added soundtrack.
Soundtracks
The Thrill of Being In Love (Love Theme of Napoleon and Josephine)Music by Carmine Coppola
Lyrics by Italia Coppola (USA version)
UK version: score by Carl Davis (based largely on works by Beethoven)
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Biography | Drama | History | WarDetails
Release Date:
17 February 1929Country of Origin
FranceFilming Locations
Environs d'Ajaccio, Corse, FranceBox Office
Budget:
FRF20,000,000 (estimated)
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$39,448
