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Napoleon

Original title: Napoléon
  • 19551955
  • 3h 10m
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6.0/10
558
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Napoleon (1955)
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Napoléon Bonaparte's life, loves and exceptional destiny from 1769 to 1821, but as seen through the eyes of Talleyrand, the cynical and ironic politician who once was the Emperor of France's... Read allNapoléon Bonaparte's life, loves and exceptional destiny from 1769 to 1821, but as seen through the eyes of Talleyrand, the cynical and ironic politician who once was the Emperor of France's Minister of Foreign Affairs.Napoléon Bonaparte's life, loves and exceptional destiny from 1769 to 1821, but as seen through the eyes of Talleyrand, the cynical and ironic politician who once was the Emperor of France's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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558
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  • Director
    • Sacha Guitry
  • Writers
    • Sacha Guitry(conceived by)
    • Joe Wyner(dialogue: english version)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Pierre Aumont
    • Jeanne Boitel
    • Pierre Brasseur
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  • Director
    • Sacha Guitry
  • Writers
    • Sacha Guitry(conceived by)
    • Joe Wyner(dialogue: english version)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Pierre Aumont
    • Jeanne Boitel
    • Pierre Brasseur
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    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Daniel Gélin and Sacha Guitry in Napoleon (1955)
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    Jean-Pierre Aumont
    Jean-Pierre Aumont
    • Régnault de Saint-Jean d'Angélyas Régnault de Saint-Jean d'Angély
    Jeanne Boitel
    • Madame de Dinoas Madame de Dino
    Pierre Brasseur
    Pierre Brasseur
    • Le vicomte Paul de Barrasas Le vicomte Paul de Barras
    Gianna Maria Canale
    Gianna Maria Canale
    • Pauline Borgheseas Pauline Borghese
    Pauline Carton
    Pauline Carton
    • Une aubergisteas Une aubergiste
    Jean Chevrier
    Jean Chevrier
    • Le général Durocas Le général Duroc
    Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux
    • Eléonore Denuelleas Eléonore Denuelle
    Clément Duhour
    Clément Duhour
    • Le maréchal Michel Neyas Le maréchal Michel Ney
    Jacques Dumesnil
    Jacques Dumesnil
    • Le maréchal Jean-Baptiste Bernadotteas Le maréchal Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte
    O.W. Fischer
    O.W. Fischer
    • Le prince Karl von Metternichas Le prince Karl von Metternich
    Jean Gabin
    Jean Gabin
    • Le maréchal Jean Lannesas Le maréchal Jean Lannes
    Daniel Gélin
    Daniel Gélin
    • Napoléon Bonaparte - jeuneas Napoléon Bonaparte - jeune
    Cosetta Greco
    Cosetta Greco
    • Elisa Bacciolias Elisa Baccioli
    Sacha Guitry
    Sacha Guitry
    • Le prince Charles de Talleyrandas Le prince Charles de Talleyrand
    Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau
    • Emilie Pellapraas Emilie Pellapra
    Jean Marais
    Jean Marais
    • Le comte de Montholonas Le comte de Montholon
    Lana Marconi
    • Marie Walewskaas Marie Walewska
    Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano
    • Le chanteur Garatas Le chanteur Garat
    • Director
      • Sacha Guitry
    • Writers
      • Sacha Guitry(conceived by)
      • Joe Wyner(dialogue: english version)
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    • Trivia
      Erich von Stroheim: as Ludwig van Beethoven in the Imperial Court of Austria.
    • Goofs
      The narration by the character of Talleyrand is purportedly spoken in 1821-1822, shortly after Napoléon Bonaparte's death. However, in the last scene Talleyrand describes Napoleon's reburial which happened in 1840, even though Talleyrand himself died in 1838.
    • Quotes

      Bonaparte: I've just been born Joseph! Good bye! Good bye you English!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Cinéastes de notre temps: Sacha Guitry (1965)
    • Soundtracks
      Plaisir d'Amour
      Music by Johann Martini

      Lyrics by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian

      Sung by Luis Mariano

      (1760)

    User reviews13

    Review
    Top review
    Guitry's best color film?
    It appears that most of the comments here are based on viewing of the ridiculous Showtime American edition, which cuts out, if I am not mistaken, more than half the film, is dubbed and, apparently substitutes narration for dialogue, of which there is plenty, as well as the narration, ostensibly Talleyrand relating Napoleon's story on the day of his death, framing the historical episodes. At a little over three hours, this is a spectacular epic, and I recommend heartily seeing the French edition (an excellent print in gorgeous color, if a little dirty by American re-mastering standards). It looks gorgeous -- much more interestingly shot, designed and lighted than Guitry's other color epics, "Si Versailles m'etait conte" and "Si Paris nous etait conte," both of which have a very disappointing, glaring flat look. Many interesting star turns, notably a weird Beethoven by Erich von Stroheim and Orson Welles as Napoleon's jailer on St. Helena, but also some excellent more sustained performances, particularly Michele Morgan as Josephine and Daniel Gelin as the young Napoleon. (As in his earlier "Le destin fabuleux de Desiree Clary", Guitry -- who insists that after Austerlitz Bonaparte became Napoleon, another man entirely -- casts the younger and older Napoleon with two radically different-looking actors.) It's a very enjoyable film, and, if you know French, well worth seeking out in the French edition (no subtitles, unfortunately). The American one is a complete waste of time and money.
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    • Release date
      • March 25, 1955 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Napoléon
    • Filming locations
      • Fort de Mourmelon, Mourmelon-le-Grand, France
    • Production companies
      • Courts et Longs Métrages (C.L.M.)
      • Filmsonor
      • Francinex
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 10 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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