Napoléon 

The year is 1816, and NAPOLEON, held prisoner by the British on the island of St. Helena, is telling the young English girl BETSY his life story. His meteoric rise to military prominence ... See full summary »

Stars:

Christian Clavier, Isabella Rossellini, Gérard Depardieu

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Christian Clavier	...	Napoléon (4 episodes, 2002)
Isabella Rossellini	...	Joséphine de Beauharnais (4 episodes, 2002)
Gérard Depardieu	...	Joseph Fouché (4 episodes, 2002)
John Malkovich	...	Charles Talleyrand (4 episodes, 2002)
Anouk Aimée	...	Letizia Bonaparte (4 episodes, 2002)
Heino Ferch	...	Armand Augustin Louis, Marquis de Caulaincourt (4 episodes, 2002)
Ennio Fantastichini	...	Joseph Bonaparte (4 episodes, 2002)
Marie Bäumer	...	Caroline Bonaparte (4 episodes, 2002)
Ludivine Sagnier	...	Hortense (4 episodes, 2002)
Alain Doutey	...	Maréchal Ney (4 episodes, 2002)
Claudio Amendola	...	Maréchal Joachim Murat (4 episodes, 2002)
André Oumansky	...	Sieyes (4 episodes, 2002)
Jacques Brunet	...	Roger-Ducos (4 episodes, 2002)
Jean-Gabriel Nordmann	...	Roederer (4 episodes, 2002)
Sylvain Corthay	...	Dr. Corvisard (4 episodes, 2002)
Tamsin Egerton	...	Betzy (4 episodes, 2002)
David Francis	...	Hudson Lowe (4 episodes, 2002)
Florence Darel	...	Madame Récamier (4 episodes, 2002)
Alain Teulié	...	Hippolyte Charles (4 episodes, 2002)
Michel Ouimet	...	Docteur Ivan (4 episodes, 2002)
Philip Lenkowsky	...	Cipriani (4 episodes, 2002)
Tom Rack	...	Pêcheur (4 episodes, 2002)
Geneviève Grandbois	...	Femme pêcheur (4 episodes, 2002)
Patrick Bordier	...	Vétéran (4 episodes, 2002)
Christopher Heyerdahl	...	Geoffroy St-Hilaire (4 episodes, 2002)
Benjamin Sacks	...	Jeune soldat pestiféré (4 episodes, 2002)
Emmanuel Karsen	...	Soldat hôpital (4 episodes, 2002)
Deborah Rudetzki	...	Julie (4 episodes, 2002)
Grégoire Bonnet	...	Louis (4 episodes, 2002)
Laurence Margerie	...	Élisa (4 episodes, 2002)
Constance Dollé	...	Pauline (4 episodes, 2002)
Dimitri Michelsen	...	Eugène (4 episodes, 2002)
Tomas Jaka	...	Grenadier blessé St-Cloud (4 episodes, 2002)
Laurent Larcher	...	Soldat St-Cloud (4 episodes, 2002)
Tristan Lignier	...	Officier Tuileries (4 episodes, 2002)
Grégoire Vigneron	...	Laquais Tuileries (4 episodes, 2002)
Bruce McEwen	...	Estafette Tuileries (4 episodes, 2002)
Lee Michelsen	...	Huissier Tuileries (4 episodes, 2002)
Mark Reed-Klevberg	...	Secrétaire Bonaparte (4 episodes, 2002)
László Görög	...	Marbot (4 episodes, 2002)
Andrew Hefler	...	Estafette blessé Danube (4 episodes, 2002)
Doug Rand	...	Percier (4 episodes, 2002)
Mike Dineen	...	Fortin (4 episodes, 2002)
Zsolt Zágoni	...	Adjudant Vincennes (4 episodes, 2002)
Stéphane Bourquin	...	Officier Fontainebleau (4 episodes, 2002)
Shawn Howard	...	Ordonnance Fontainebleau (4 episodes, 2002)
Christian Abomnes	...	Ordonnance Hudson Lowe (4 episodes, 2002)
Patrick Albenque	...	Policier (4 episodes, 2002)
François-Xavier Anseaume	...	Architecte (4 episodes, 2002)
Peter Bartfay	...	Soldier (4 episodes, 2002)
Václav Chalupa	...	Isabey (4 episodes, 2002)
Less Clack	...	Dignitaire (4 episodes, 2002)
Julie du Page	...	Jeune femme palais Erfurt (4 episodes, 2002)
Bill Dunn	...	Dignitaire (4 episodes, 2002)
Couy Griffin	...	Aide de camp église (4 episodes, 2002)
Richard Harris-Temple	...	Policier (4 episodes, 2002)
Zoltán Karácsony Pulika	...	Cavalier ferme (4 episodes, 2002)
Curtis Matthews	...	Officier QG Barras (4 episodes, 2002)
Franck Neckebrock		(4 episodes, 2002)
Tibor Pintér	...	Aide de camp (4 episodes, 2002)
Gerard Whelan	...	Officier Ettenheim (4 episodes, 2002)
Alexandra Maria Lara	...	Comtesse Marie Walewska (3 episodes, 2002)
Julian Sands	...	Klemens Metternich (2 episodes, 2002)
Mavie Hörbiger	...	Marie-Louise d'Autriche (2 episodes, 2002)
Roc LaFortune	...	Marchand (2 episodes, 2002)
Léopoldine Serre	...	Petite fille attentat (2 episodes, 2002)
Andy Cam	...	Homme attentat (2 episodes, 2002)
Sasa Rasilov	...	Policier rue St-Nicaise (2 episodes, 2002)
Jerry Di Giacomo	...	Fuyard St-Nicaise (2 episodes, 2002)

Storyline

The year is 1816, and NAPOLEON, held prisoner by the British on the island of St. Helena, is telling the young English girl BETSY his life story. His meteoric rise to military prominence begins with his victory over the Royalists in 1795, which is followed by campaigns in Italy and Egypt. He marries the young and capricious JOSEPHINE DE BEAUHARNAIS, the love of his life, who unfortunately cannot bear him any children. After a coup d'état he seizes power in France and crowns himself Emperor of the French in 1804. After his decisive victory at Austerlitz, Napoleon reorganizes Europe and makes his relatives into princes and kings. Continuing resistance by the Spanish results in some initial losses, however. Meanwhile, Napoleon is increasingly fascinated by other women, including the Polish patriot MARIA WALEWSKA, who bears him a son. Napoleon intends to found an imperial dynasty, however, to strengthen his position. After divorcing Josephine, he marries the Austrian princess MARIE-LUISE,...

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Plot Keywords:

campaign | army | battle | british | 19th century | 

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Taglines:

He was a master of war and peace. His struggle was with love.

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Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | Romance | War

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France]

Country:

France Germany Italy Canada USA UK Hungary Spain Czech Republic

Language:

French English

Release Date:

7 October 2002 (France)

Also Known As:

Le tricorne de Napoléon

Filming Locations:

Agadir, Morocco

Box Office

Budget:

€41,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

A&E Television Networks, ASP Productions, GMT Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

357 min (4 parts) 380 min (DVD edition)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The series was shot simultaneously in French and English, thus two versions exist, with the exact same actors and near-identical edits, but a different original language.

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Goofs

When Napoleon is with Eleanore Denuelle and his son to say goodbye, his hair is parted on his left side. When he leaves and turns around at the door, Napoleon's hair is parted on his right side.

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Quotes

Charles Talleyrand: Man was given speech to disguise his thoughts, and words to disguise his eyes. Don't trust anything, or anyone.

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Connections

References Le souper (1992)

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Soundtracks

La Visite a Josephine (The Visit of Josephine)
Written by Richard Grégoire
Performed by Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra-Sif 309
Courtesy of Virgin Classics

User Reviews

Brilliant

Well I watched the second episode and I recorded the 3rd and the 4th ones, and I was just blown away. I mean, I think, even though many will think that I'm crazy, that this is one of the best movies ever made, even better than band of brothers. Maybe some of the actors have slight flaws, but Christian Clavier is nothing less than excellent as the Emperor. Some points may not be accurate but the rest is so good it forgives some bad performances and unnecessary moments. The soundtrack is as well excellent, and fits perfectly with the movie. Isabella Rosselini wasn't all that great, but Heino Ferch as Calaincourt was excellent, playing some sort of a smart guy that at times could be a bit naive. I loved this and Clavier's performance was great, what is that site of yours dude?