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- DirectorAntoine de CaunesStarsPhilippe TorretonRichard E. GrantJay RodanHow could Napoleon, the man of war and pioneering military strategist, meekly accept being locked up on a storm-lashed rock in the middle of the Atlantic ocean? What system of defence, and thus of attack, can he dream up to loosen his jailers' grip? On Saint Helena, the far-flung island chosen by his enemies, Napoleon fights a mysterious battle, his last and most important, and one that history has kept secret all these years.
- DirectorJerzy KawalerowiczStarsRoland BlancheVernon DobtcheffFrançois BerléandOn the island of Saint Helena, a prisoner Napoleon resisted allies who, through the voice of the English governor, Hudson Lowe, tried to humiliate him, break him, poison him in the figurative sense of the word, and perhaps literally.
- DirectorSergey BondarchukStarsRod SteigerChristopher PlummerOrson WellesFacing the decline of everything he has worked to obtain, conqueror Napoleon Bonaparte and his army confront the British at the Battle of Waterloo.
- StarsChristian ClavierIsabella RosselliniGérard DepardieuA masterful soldier, tactician, and statesmen, Napoleon Bonaparte, with courage and love for his country, rises from an unpaid general consumed with ambition to the most powerful man in Europe. But his life ends with a fall and exile.
- DirectorÉdouard MolinaroStarsMichel PiccoliClaude BrasseurClaude RichFrance, 1815. After his defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon heads for exile. Royalists occupy Paris and attempt to restore the monarchy. However, the battle doesn't seem to be over. On July 6, Talleyrand, a shrewd politician of flexible convictions, invites chief of police and zealous revolutionary Fouché to supper and tries to convince him to serve the king. Over the meal they insult each other, accuse each other, and, at first sight, look like mortal enemies. But they definitely have one thing in common: they are both power-hungry.
- DirectorAbel GanceStarsPierre MondyMartine CarolClaudia CardinaleAnother of Napoleon's adventures in this epic reconstruction of the battle of Austerlitz, where he had the greatest victory of his career, over the Russians.
- StarsDanièle LebrunDaniel MesguichClaire VernetThe main events of the French Revolution and First Empire serve as a background canvas to a detailed biography of Empress Josephine, Napoleon I's first wife. Her initial tribulations, unexpected ascension culminating in her being crowned Empress, and the despondency of her final years are documented through her political and sentimental interactions with main figures of that historical period, including Robespierre, madame Tallien, Barras, Talleyrand, Fouché, etc., as well as the Bonaparte and Beauharnais families.
- DirectorFielder CookStarsBillie WhitelawRalph RichardsonJohn GielgudIn 1815, a soldier becomes the Governor of St. Helena, and jailer of Napoleon.
- DirectorAbel GanceStarsAlbert DieudonnéVladimir RoudenkoEdmond Van DaëleA film about the French general's youth and early military career.
- DirectorSacha GuitryStarsJean-Pierre AumontJeanne BoitelPierre BrasseurNapoléon 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.
- DirectorHenry KosterStarsMarlon BrandoJean SimmonsMerle OberonThe rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France.
- DirectorClarence BrownGustav MachatýStarsGreta GarboCharles BoyerReginald OwenA Polish countess becomes Napoleon Bonaparte's mistress at the urging of Polish leaders who feel she could influence him to make Poland independent.
- DirectorAbder IskerStarsDavid BailleronRaoul BillereyJean-Noël BroutéA crude washerwoman from the military entourage of Napoleon is snubbed by the new aristocrats in his court but she manages to save the day in a delicate situation.
- DirectorJean DelannoyStarsGina LollobrigidaStephen BoydRaymond PellegrinThis loose biopic relates the adult life of Paolina (Paulette), the sister of Napoleon Bonaparte. She is portrayed as a willful, yet impulsive woman, through her marriages and scandals, through the heights and depths of Napoleon's life.
- StarsArmand AssanteJacqueline BissetStephanie BeachamEpic story about the romance between the most powerful man in the world and the woman who conquered his heart.
- StarsIan HolmBillie WhitelawPeter BowlesA dramatized account of Napoleon's love life and his many women. From first love, marriage, and betrayal with Josephine, liaisons with actresses, his love for the beautiful patriotic Marie Walewska and his second marriage to Austrian Marie-Louise, all the time seeking an heir, and building an empire. There are nine fifty-minute episodes.
- DirectorSergey BondarchukStarsLyudmila SavelevaVyacheslav TikhonovSergey BondarchukThe Russian aristocracy prepares for the French invasion on the eve of 1812.
- DirectorClaude BarmaStarsSophie DesmaretsRaymond PellegrinWilliam SabatierThe ordeals of a crude washerwoman in the chic court of Napoleon the First.
- DirectorAlbert CapellaniStarsGeorges GrandHenry HouryGermaine DermozThe incidents in this picture took place in 1803-4 when Napoleon was First Consul. In August, 1803, Napoleon discovered a conspiracy hatched in England in which three Englishmen were implicated. The aim of the conspirators was to restore to the throne of France one of the Bourbons. The Prince de Conde, father of the Duke D'Enghien, was in England at this time and he probably was associated with the conspirators. The Duke D'Enghien had already borne arms against the French Republic in the Austrian army, but there was no particular reason for supposing that he was interested in this particular conspiracy against Napoleon Bonaparte, except that it had been learned through some of the conspirators, that had already been arrested, that a Prince of the Bourbon family was about to come on French soil and take active measures towards regaining the throne. As the Duke D'Enghien was residing at this time at Ettenheim just over the border line and was at times absent from his home several days together, Napoleon fixed on him as the probable Prince. This was altogether wrong, however, as the Duke was not interested in the affairs of state, but very much interested in those of the heart. He was very much in love with and spent most of his time in paying court to the beautiful Charlotte de Rohan and in the pleasures of the chase. One of Napoleon's officers was sent to Ettenheim, however, to spy on the Duke and on March 10th this officer sent a report to Napoleon which convinced the latter that the Duke was one of the conspirators. After consulting with his ministers it was decided to rush into Germany and capture the Duke. This was done five days after Napoleon received the information, and the Duke was brought to Strasburg and then to Versailles. Napoleon was so undecided as to what punishment to mete out to his prisoner that he retired to Malmaison for several days to give the matter serious consideration, but finally came to the conclusion that the Duke's death was a necessary political move, as the royalists must be intimidated at any cost. Murat, Napoleon's brother-in-law, was so disinclined to sign the Duke's death warrant that the first consul was incensed at their lack of appreciation of the necessity of this political step and signed the order himself. The Duke was conducted to the place of execution in the courtyard of Versailles by Col. Savary, where he was shot to death. His body was buried on the spot where he fell. It was made known after his death that Mr. Real had been sent by Napoleon to question the Duke further to find if possible a sufficiently good excuse to pardon him, but Mr. Real was not told of Napoleon's message until late and arrived at Versailles a few moments after the execution.
- DirectorStellio LorenziStarsClaude GensacLucien NatPierre Asso
- DirectorJack RaymondStarsRuth ChattertonPierre BlancharFrank CellierThe love affair between the French Emperor Napoleon and the lady Josephine leads through Napoleon's rise to power and their eventual divorce.
- DirectorSacha GuitryStarsSacha GuitryGaby MorlayJacques VarennesHistorical romance, made under the Nazi occupation, centering on a woman, played by two different actresses, who influenced the life of Napoleon.
- DirectorJ. Stuart BlacktonStarsWilliam HumphreyJulia Swayne GordonScene 1. The Prophecy: Josephine, while walking in the gardens on the island of Martinique, is told that "she will be more than Queen and yet outlive her dignity." Scene 2. Napoleon Meets Josephine at Madam Talien's Saloon and Falls in Love with Her: Josephine, with other ladies, is seated as Napoleon enters and is introduced. It is a case of love at first sight. As Napoleon makes ardent love to Josephine, the others thoughtfully withdraw. Scene 3. Napoleon's Departure to Take Command of the Army of Italy Three Days After His Marriage to Josephine: Napoleon bids good-bye to Josephine, mounts his horse and rides away, his staff and the troops following. Scene 4. Napoleon Having Been Crowned Emperor of France, Longs for a Son to Perpetuate His Name and Contemplates Divorce From Josephine: Napoleon enters the throne room, walks restlessly up and down and at last calls his valet, whom he directs to summon Josephine. She enters with her attendants. Napoleon dismisses the ladies, tells Josephine that he must have a son. She, having expected this, is resigned and turns away in a swoon. Scene 5. The Public Proclamation of Divorce Between Napoleon and Josephine in the Grand Salon of the Tuileries: The members of Napoleon's family and the Imperial Council of State are assembled as Josephine enters, signs the paper and leaves the room. Scene 6. The Parting of Napoleon and Josephine After the Divorce: In his bed chamber Napoleon is discovered in great grief, his valet endeavoring to calm him. The door opens and Josephine enters. After a pathetic farewell, she staggers from the room. Scene 7. Josephine at Malmaison After the Divorce: Memories of Napoleon. Josephine, seated on a chair, sees a vision of Napoleon. She crosses to the mantel, caresses a bust, sits down and plays the harp. As the vision vanishes, she stretches out her arm in despair and falls to the ground.
- DirectorAlexander ButlerStarsGwylim EvansGertrude McCoyLillian Hall-DavisNapoleon, divorces Josephine and weds an Austrian Princess, but Josephine, still faithful, saves him from the plotting of De Beaumont.
- DirectorPaolo VirzìStarsDaniel AuteuilElio GermanoMonica BellucciWhen Napoleon arrives to Elba Island in exile, Martino, an idealist teacher and writer, plots to kill him.
- DirectorChristian-JaqueStarsSophia LorenRobert HosseinRenaud MaryCatherine, an out-spoken Parisian laundress follows Napoleon's army to the battlefront to be near her Sergeant Lefevre. The couple perform a deed of heroism which abets Napoleon's victory, so that after the war the grateful Emperor bestows on the now married couple the title of Duke and Duchess. Catherine squabbles with Napoleon's haughty sisters, scandalizes the nobility with her lack of courtly manners, flirts with the men - and consistently creates havoc as she remains true to her earthy background.
- DirectorViggo LarsenStarsAugust BlomGudrun KjerulfViggo LarsenOpening in the lodgings of the Lieut. Buonaparte, then an impecunious young officer, the subject soon introduces us to Madame Sans Gene, Who brings Napoleon his washing and submits to a kiss. Later, in the laundry itself, her rescue of Count Neupport, whom she assists in a wounded state to her own bedroom, is shown. The girl's lover, Sergeant Le Fevre, forces an entrance, but lets the prisoner go to shield his sweetheart. These scenes all contain much effective acting, as does a later one in which the sergeant is instrumental in saving Napoleon's life. The latter has taken the place of a sentry who has fallen asleep at his post and resting on the latter's ride is waiting for him to wake, when a number of Royalist soldiers attack him. Le Fevre, on his rounds, comes to the rescue and secures a pardon for the sentry and promotion for himself. Le Fevre's rise is rapid. Made a field-marshal, he, after the battle of Danzig, is made a duke for his gallantry in saving the colors. At this stage we are given another glimpse of the heroine, who follows her husband's fortunes in the camp. This period introduces some good scenes of camp life, the council of officers, etc. Back at Paris, we find Napoleon in his private cabinet, unaware of an intrigue in progress in which the Empress is concerned, having for its object the escape of Count Neupport, who is entrusted with a letter to the Emperor of Austria. The Count, however, is discovered in the Court disguised, by Napoleon, and captured and condemned to death. Meanwhile, the Duchess of Danzig has visited Napoleon and laughingly shown him the unpaid laundry bill, and the Little Corporal has shown that he is not insensible to her charms. The Duke and Duchess hear of the capture of the Count and bring about his escape, the nobleman being conveyed through the lines in a military cloak and hat. Then they repair together to Napoleon and confess what they have done, to be magnanimously forgiven by the Emperor, after a natural outburst of anger, when he remembers that he owes his life to the man.
- DirectorLéonce PerretStarsGloria SwansonÉmile DrainCharles de RochefortA French washerwoman becomes a duchess and a friend of Napoleon.
- DirectorRoger RichebéStarsArlettyAimé ClariondMaurice EscandeThe ordeals of a crude washerwoman in the chic court of Napoleon the First;La Maréchale Lefèvre ,a former launderer who followed the emperor in many of his campaigns is the laughing stock of the court .Although she takes lessons in deportment ,she 's not able to learn good manners and the posh new aristocrats snub her and call her names .When the emperor, his wife Marie-Louise and Neipperg are involved in an intrigue,she saves the situation.
- DirectorAbel GanceStarsAlbert DieudonnéGina ManèsDamiaA reedited version of Abel Gance's silent masterpiece 'Napoléon vu par Abel Gance', with sound effects added, dialogue post-dubbed, and with new scenes filmed with additional new cast members. The film recounts the life and exploits of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and conqueror of Europe.
- DirectorDonald CrispStarsRod La RocquePhyllis HaverSam De GrasseThe exploits of Brigadier Gerard who helps expose Foreign Minister Talleyrand as a traitor to Napoleon.
- DirectorJohn FordStarsOtto MatiesonNatalie GolitzenFrank ReicherArthur Caesar's classic about the barber who held the fate of France in his hands, has been produced on lavish feature-film scale by John Ford.
- DirectorKarl HartlStarsPaula WesselyWilli ForstGustaf Gründgensthe political advisor to the French emperor Napoleon, and the Austrian emperor Franz I, arrange a marriage between Napoleon and the Austrian archduchess Marie-Luise in order to prevent another war.
- DirectorFrank BorzageStarsMarion DaviesDick PowellCharles RugglesNapoleon needs money to fight his wars in Europe so he wants 20 million dollars for the Louisiana Territory in the United States. To help the negotiations, he sends his brother, Jerome, to the U.S. on a goodwill tour. At a Maryland Horse Track, Jerome shows up without notice and soon wins an afternoon tour with Betsy. He falls for her, but she will have little to do with him. She is currently being courted by Henry, John and Harry. The next day, Jerome gets a job teaching Betsy French and they soon fall in love. The family dissuades this as they believe that he is but a tutor. When they meet again at a reception in Washington, Betsy consents to marriage, but Napoleon wants Jerome to marry into European Royalty and demands that Jerome do what is in the best interests of France.
- DirectorAndrzej WajdaStarsDaniel OlbrychskiBoguslaw KiercPiotr WysockiSet in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the 19th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.
- DirectorRidley ScottStarsJoaquin PhoenixVanessa KirbyTahar RahimAn epic that details the chequered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.