"Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story" (1987) TV mini-series

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Richard T. Heffron

Writer:

James Lee (written by)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

10 November 1987 (USA)

Genre:

History | Romance | War

Plot Keywords:

Paris | TV Mini-Series | Napoleon Bonaparte | Marie Walewska | Beautiful Woman

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Jane Gurnett

...

Eliza Bonaparte (1 episode, 1987)

Runtime:

285 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Chantilly, Oise, France

Company:

David L. Wolper Productions

Surprisingly good for a TV production

Though filmed for TV as a sequel,this picture rises far above the soap-opera level.OK,historically it is not so instructive like other Napoleon-biopics,yet it's still pleasant to watch. The main reason is the perfect sexual chemistry between Armand Assante and Jacqueline Bisset in the title roles.Armand Assante,being of Italian origin,is Napoleon-besides Charles Boyer,no other actor resembles to him so striking-his austere,energetic,very masculine,authoritarian beauty really looks Corsican:an athletic,sun-drenched,proud Corsican ready to conquer the world.While Jacqueline Bisset is very attractive,sensual and stylish like we would expect from a Parisian grand dame of fiery creole descent. Even if history comes short,the love story is worth watching.