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Napoleon

Napoléon vu par Abel Gance (1927)

Drama, Historical, War, Biographical, Comedy | France

Director: Abel Gance

Where to watch

Streaming

Curzon Home Cinema

26/05/2023

Rating: 8.2/10

SYNOPSIS

A film about the French general's youth and early military career.

Actors

Writer: Abel Gance

Producer: Henri de Cazotte, Hugo Stinnes

RUNTIME: 330 min

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