| Director | Sacha Guitry |
|---|---|
| Genre | biographical film, epic film |
| Runtime | 182 min |
| Country | France, Italy |
| Budget | $1.5 million |
The film follows the life of Napoleon from his early life in Corsica to his death at Saint Helena in May 1821. The film is notable for its use of location shooting for numerous scenes, especially at the French estates of Malmaison and Fontainebleau, the Palace of Versailles, and sites of Napoleonic battles including Austerlitz and Waterloo.