Napoleon (1955) Soldier and Emperor | Directed by Sacha Guitry | Drama film

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.

Napoleon charges through Europe conquering crowns and bedding Josephine, while Talleyrand schemes behind velvet curtains as Murat’s cavalry tramples rivals.
Bonaparte’s cannonball trajectory finally stalls when Russia burns, Wellington checks his advance, and destiny exiles the Emperor to Saint Helena’s rock.

Director: Sacha Guitry
Writers: Sacha Guitry, Joe Wyner
Actors: Jean-Pierre Aumont, Jeanne Boitel, Pierre Brasseur
Genres: Biography, Drama, War

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