Napoleon
Synopsis
In David Grubin's NAPOLEON watch Napoleon's rise from obscurity to victories that made him a hero to the French people and convinced him he was destined for greatness. Learn of his love for Josephine Beauharnais, and his rise to Emperor. Witness his extraordinary achievements and ultimately his fall, his final battles, his exile to Elba, and his defeat at Waterloo. For nearly two decades he strode the world stage like a colossus -- loved and despised, venerated and feared. From his birth on the rugged island of Corsica to his final exile on the godforsaken island of St. Helena, NAPOLEON brings this extraordinary figure to life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Grubin
- Screenplay & Story
- David Grubin
- Original Title
- Napoleon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 3h 36m
- Production Studios
- Devillier Donegan Enterprises, David Grubin Productions, PBS Docstar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Grubin
David Grubin
David Grubin, Allyson Luchak
Department Leadership Roster
David Grubin
Writer
David Grubin
Director
David Grubin
Producer
Allyson Luchak
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Napoleon
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What is Napoleon about?
In David Grubin's NAPOLEON watch Napoleon's rise from obscurity to victories that made him a hero to the French people and convinced him he was destined for greatness. Learn of his love for Josephine Beauharnais, and his rise to Emperor. Witness his extraordinary achievements and ultimately his fall, his final battles, his exile to Elba, and his defeat at Waterloo. For nearly two decades he strode the world stage like a colossus -- loved and despised, venerated and feared. From his birth on the rugged island of Corsica to his final exile on the godforsaken island of St. Helena, NAPOLEON brings this extraordinary figure to life.
Who directed Napoleon?
Napoleon was directed by David Grubin.
Who stars in Napoleon?
The principal cast of Napoleon includes David McCullough.
When was Napoleon released and how long is it?
Napoleon was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 3h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Napoleon?
Napoleon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).