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Heroes & Villains: Napoleon

Heroes & Villains: Napoleon

20071h
HistoryDramaTV Movie

Status

Released

Release

2007

Runtime

1h

Storyline

Twenty Four year-old Corsican refugee Napoleon Bonaparte is a lowly artillery captain in the French army at the siege of Toulon. Destitute and relying on his success in the new and dangerous revolutionary society, his mother and siblings become embroiled in Napoleon's struggle. The opponents are the English but the enemy are the revolutionaries authorities who seek to keep him in his place. Using his astonishing tactical mind, his sheer audacity and extraordinary military bravery, Napoleon emerges victorious and sets out on a path that would one day lead him to the throne of France.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Nov 11, 2007
Languages
English
Director
Nick Murphy
Nick Murphy
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

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