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Napoleon: Winter in Russia

Synopsis

With the Peninsular War still raging, Napoleon made a fateful decision in 1812 when he turned his attentions east and the Grand Army began an invasion of Russia. Nothing could have prepared them for what lay ahead as they marched slowly towards Moscow. Little did they know that of the half a million men who crossed the Russian border, fewer than fifty thousand would ever see their homeland again. This episode tells the story of Napoleon's greatest mistake his ill fated Russian adventure that spelt the beginning of the end for the Emperor. The episode includes the story of the bloody Battle of Borodino and the appalling horrors of the French retreat from Moscow.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris Gormlie
Screenplay & Story
Malcolm Seymour
Original Title
Napoleon: Winter in Russia
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
47m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Gormlie

Screenplay & Story

Malcolm Seymour

Film Editing

Alexander Fyfe, Matt Hale, Harry Green

Producers

Bob Carruthers, Gary Russell, Gavin Bott, Audrey Healy

Department Leadership Roster

Malcolm Seymour

Writer

Alexander Fyfe

Editor

Matt Hale

Editor

Harry Green

Editor

Gavin Bott

Producer

Audrey Healy

Producer

Chris Gormlie

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Napoleon: Winter in Russia.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Napoleon: Winter in Russia

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Napoleon: Winter in Russia about?

With the Peninsular War still raging, Napoleon made a fateful decision in 1812 when he turned his attentions east and the Grand Army began an invasion of Russia. Nothing could have prepared them for what lay ahead as they marched slowly towards Moscow. Little did they know that of the half a million men who crossed the Russian border, fewer than fifty thousand would ever see their homeland again. This episode tells the story of Napoleon's greatest mistake his ill fated Russian adventure that spelt the beginning of the end for the Emperor. The episode includes the story of the bloody Battle of Borodino and the appalling horrors of the French retreat from Moscow.

Who directed Napoleon: Winter in Russia?

Napoleon: Winter in Russia was directed by Chris Gormlie.

Who stars in Napoleon: Winter in Russia?

The principal cast of Napoleon: Winter in Russia includes Robert Whelan.

When was Napoleon: Winter in Russia released and how long is it?

Napoleon: Winter in Russia was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 47m.