description Waterloo Overview
Waterloo depicts the Battle of Waterloo, a key engagement in the Napoleonic Wars. Directed by Sergei Bondarchuk and featuring Rod Steiger and Christopher Plummer, the film chronicles events leading up to the battle and the subsequent Hundred Days Campaign. The production was a co-production involving Italy and the Soviet Union.
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info Waterloo Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1970 |
help Waterloo FAQ
Which battle does the film Waterloo depict?
Waterloo depicts the Battle of Waterloo, fought in 1815 during the Napoleonic Wars. The story also covers the events leading to the battle and the end of Napoleon's Hundred Days Campaign.
Who plays Napoleon in Waterloo?
Rod Steiger plays Napoleon Bonaparte in Sergei Bondarchuk's film. Christopher Plummer plays the Duke of Wellington, Napoleon's opposing commander.
Who directed Waterloo?
Sergei Bondarchuk directed Waterloo. The historical war film was released in 1970 and is known for its large-scale battle scenes.
Does Waterloo focus only on the battlefield?
No, the film includes the political and military events that lead to the battle as well as the battle itself. Its wider historical frame includes Napoleon's return during the Hundred Days and his final defeat.
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