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History tells us that Napolean Bonaparte died in exile on the desolate island of St. Helena in 1821. Or did he? A revisionist take on history, this tale proposes an alternative truth in which a secret network of loyalists hatch an ingenious plot: the Emperor will return to Paris, in order to reclaim his throne, while a look-alike takes his place in exile. Trading identities with a dissolute sailor, Napolean is spirited back to France to reclaim his throne. Yet early on in the scheme, the plan goes awry. The double refuses to give up playing Napolean, thereby leaving the former Emperor in Paris. Alone and penniless, Napoleon wanders through Paris unrecognized, trying to forge a new life as a commoner. Subsequently, he meets and falls for a beautiful widow.
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| Also Known As: |
My Napoleon
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Genres: |
Comedy, Drama and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 47 min. |
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| Release Date: |
June 14, 2002 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for brief language. |
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| Distributors: |
Paramount Vantage
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| Production Co.: |
Redwave Films, FilmFour, Mikado Film, Senator Entertainment AG, RAI Cinema
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| Studios: |
FilmFour International
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$655,822 |
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| Filming Locations: |
Malta
Turin, Italy
Tarquinia, Italy
Rome, Italy (Cinecitta Studios)
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| Produced in: |
United Kingdom |
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