Maria and Napoleon (1966)
In 1807, Napoleon meets and falls in love with 22-year-old Polish countess Marie Walewska, who is unhappily married to a much older man. Enchanted by the blonde, blue-eyed countess, the emperor enters into an affair with Marie, who uses the relationship to induce Napoleon to treat Poland fairly.
Director: Leonard Buczkowski
Genre: History, Comedy
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: October 4, 1966
Cast
- Beata Tyszkiewicz - Maria Walewska / Marysia
- Gustaw Holoubek - Napoleon I Bonaparte / Napoleon Beranger
- Juliusz Łuszczewski - Anastazy Walewski / Marysia's Uncle
- Halina Kossobudzka - Duchess Jabłonowska
- Ignacy Machowski - Geraud Christophe Duroc
- Kazimierz Rudzki - Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord
- Anna Ciepielewska - Walewska's Maid / Marta
- Bogumił Kobiela - Michel / Michał
- Wieńczysław Gliński - Paweł Łączyński
- Andrzej Zaorski - Porajski / Marysia's Friend
Screenplay
- Leonard Buczkowski (Screenplay)
- Andrzej Jarecki (Theatre Play)
- Andrzej Jarecki (Screenplay)
Music: Wojciech Kilar
Cinematography: Wiesław Zdort
Editing: Wiesława Otocka
Production: Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Leonard Buczkowski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maria and Napoleon about?
- In 1807, Napoleon meets and falls in love with 22-year-old Polish countess Marie Walewska, who is unhappily married to a much older man. Enchanted by the blonde, blue-eyed countess, the emperor enters into an affair with Marie, who uses the relationship to induce Napoleon to treat Poland fairly.
- Who directed Maria and Napoleon?
- Maria and Napoleon was directed by Leonard Buczkowski.
- Who stars in Maria and Napoleon?
- Maria and Napoleon stars Beata Tyszkiewicz, Gustaw Holoubek, Juliusz Łuszczewski, Halina Kossobudzka, Ignacy Machowski, Kazimierz Rudzki.
- How long is Maria and Napoleon?
- Maria and Napoleon has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Maria and Napoleon?
- Maria and Napoleon is a History, Comedy film.
- Where was Maria and Napoleon produced?
- Maria and Napoleon was produced in Poland.