Waterloo (1929)
This presentation of 'Waterloo', a film by Karl Grune about the last hurrah of Napoleon, is a fascinating companion to the Abel Gance epic 'Napoleon'. 'Waterloo' presents a tale of several people involved in the final battle. Napoleon and Wellington, of course, but also the Austrian general Blutcher (who is seen as a ladies' man - his scene with a flirty Countess about halfway through the film is priceless; as are his touching scenes with his plain wife (who he imagines to be a young and nubile girl when they get romantic) and some people within his regiment. Not simply a film of war, 'Waterloo' is a story of people, of lovers, of lost opportunities.
Director: Karl Grune
Genre: War, Thriller, History
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: November 7, 1929
Cast
- Charles Willy Kayser - König Friedrich Wilhelm III.
- Charles Vanel - Napoleon
- Otto Gebühr - 'Der alte Fritz' & Feldmarschall Blücher
- Auguste Prasch-Grevenberg - Blüchers Frau
- Friedrich Ulmer - Gneisenau
- Georg Henrich - Hardenberg
- Karl Graumann - Fürst Metternich
- Humberston Wright - Herzog Wellington
- Carl de Vogt - Marshall Ney
- Helmuth Renar - Talleyrand
Screenplay
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Karl Grune
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waterloo about?
- This presentation of 'Waterloo', a film by Karl Grune about the last hurrah of Napoleon, is a fascinating companion to the Abel Gance epic 'Napoleon'. 'Waterloo' presents a tale of several people involved in the final battle. Napoleon and Wellington, of course, but also the Austrian general Blutcher (who is seen as a ladies' man - his scene with a flirty Countess about halfway through the film is priceless; as are his touching scenes with his plain wife (who he imagines to be a young and nubile girl when they get romantic) and some people within his regiment. Not simply a film of war, 'Waterloo' is a story of people, of lovers, of lost opportunities.
- Who directed Waterloo?
- Waterloo was directed by Karl Grune.
- Who stars in Waterloo?
- Waterloo stars Charles Willy Kayser, Charles Vanel, Otto Gebühr, Auguste Prasch-Grevenberg, Friedrich Ulmer, Georg Henrich.
- How long is Waterloo?
- Waterloo has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Waterloo?
- Waterloo is a War, Thriller, History film.