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The Battle of Austerlitz [VHS]

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This film was made by the French director Abel Ganze in the late-1950s. All subtitled in english, but it is interesting to note that the Russian commanders speak in their native tounge. Orson Welles has a very small part as Robert Fulton, the American inventor, who tells an incredulous Napoleon of his idea for steam-powered ships. Also a wonderful cameo performance by Jack Palance as General Buxhowden.

The film covers the period from Napoleon's coronation as Emperor on December 2, 1804 up to the end of the day of December 2, 1805. It is truly remarkable how closely each of the actors resemble the people they portray. The films' attention to historical detail is equally remarkable. The battle scenes are very well done, and one has a sense of actually being present at the Battle of Austerlitz.

For the average viewer, this film may seem to drag in places (it runs about 3-hours), but for the serious Napoleonic history buff, I cannot recommend this film too highly.

Good condition movie and packaging. I was looking everywhere for a copy and they supplied it without a problem. Thank-you.