Napoleon
Originally released in 1927. Napoleon is a drama/history film. directed by Abel Gance. With a runtime of 7h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Albert Dieudonné, Nicolas Roudenko, and Edmond van Daële
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 1927
99 years ago
Runtime
7h 9m
429 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (213 votes)
Box Office
$39.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Albert Dieudonné
as Napoléon Bonaparte
Nicolas Roudenko
as Napoléon Bonaparte (Child)
Edmond van Daële
as Maximilien Robespierre
Alexandre Koubitzky
as Georges Jacques Danton
Antonin Artaud
as Jean-Paul Marat
Abel Gance
as Louis Antoine Léon de Saint-Just
Gina Manès
as Joséphine, Viscountess of Beauharnais
Nicolas Koline
as Tristan Fleury
Annabella
as Violine Fleury / Bernardine Eugénie Désirée Clary
Marguerite Gance
as Charlotte Corday
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $39,448
Production Companies
- Société Westi
- Ciné France
- Films Abel Gance
- Isepa-Wengeroff Film
- Pathé Consortium Cinéma
- Société générale des films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Napoleon about?
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 Revoluti...
Who directed Napoleon?
Napoleon was directed by Abel Gance.
How long is Napoleon?
Napoleon has a runtime of 7 hours and 9 minutes (429 minutes total).
When was Napoleon released?
Napoleon was released on January 10, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Napoleon?
The main cast of Napoleon includes Albert Dieudonné, Nicolas Roudenko, Edmond van Daële, Alexandre Koubitzky, Antonin Artaud.
Is Napoleon worth watching?
Napoleon has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 213 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.