Monsieur N. (2003)

How can 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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Antoine de Caunes

Writers:

René Manzor (scenario), Pierre Kubel (original idea)

Stars:

Philippe Torreton, Richard E. Grant, Jay Rodan

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Philippe Torreton	...	Napoléon Bonaparte
Richard E. Grant	...	Hudson Lowe
Jay Rodan	...	Basil Heathcote
Elsa Zylberstein	...	Albine de Montholon
Roschdy Zem	...	Marshal Bertrand
Bruno Putzulu	...	Cipriani
Stéphane Freiss	...	Gen. Montholon
Frédéric Pierrot	...	Gen. Gourgaud
Siobhan Hewlett	...	Betsy Balcombe
Peter Sullivan	...	Thomas Reade
Stanley Townsend	...	Dr. O'Meara
Igor Skreblin	...	Ali
Blanche de Saint-Phalle	...	Fanny Bertrand
Jake Nightingale	...	Carpenter
Bernard Bloch	...	Von Holgendorp

Storyline

How can 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?

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Plot Keywords:

jailer | st. helena | prison | prisoner | napoleon bonaparte | 

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Taglines:

Le plus grand mystère de notre histoire tient en une seule lettre

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

France UK

Language:

French English Corsican

Release Date:

12 February 2003 (France)

Also Known As:

Napoleão - A Última Batalha do Imperador

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Box Office

Budget:

€15,920,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,149, 18 March 2005, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$16,802, 20 March 2005

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal+,France 3 Cinéma,France Télévision Images 2

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Napoleon is seen working on a crossword puzzle. The first such puzzle appeared in 1913, almost a century after the scene supposedly took place.

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Connections

Featured in Monsieur N, l'aventure du tournage (2003)

User Reviews

Absaloutely stunning film by Antoine de Caunes what a surprise

What a surprise.....who thought that Antoine de Caunes of eurotrash fame would deliver such a fantastic film. The actors are without exception fantastic notably Phillippe Torreton as a thoroughly convincing Napoleon and Siobhan Hewlett a young actress who just lights up the screen...she plays the english love of Napoleon from 15, 20 and 40 flipping from french to english dialogue and i hear this is only her second job..she is definitely one to watch. Aside from the acting the film is visually stunning and so true to the period..i researched a lot about napoleon when i did my history degree and it really captures the essence of st helena where napoleon was exiled . go and see it