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Poster for Napoléon Bonaparte

Napoléon Bonaparte

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1935 | 140 min | Drama, War, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
If you count yourself among history and war-film fans and anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life, this one's for you. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Same wavelength as Napoleon or The Duellists. Paris does a lot of the work, and it looks wonderful.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 2 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

A re-edited version of Napoléon (1927), with added sound effects, post-dubbed dialogue, and new scenes with new cast members.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Abel Gance

  • Albert DieudonnéNapoléon Bonaparte
  • Gina ManèsJoséphine de Beauharnais
  • Abel GanceSaint-Just
  • Antonin ArtaudMarat
  • Alexandre KoubitzkyDanton
  • Edmond van DaëleRobespierre
  • Philippe HériatSalicetti
  • Suzanne BianchettiMarie-Antoinette
  • Marguerite GanceCharlotte Corday