１８１５年６月１５日 フランス皇帝ナポレオンと イギリスの智将ウェリントン が全ヨーロッパの運命を 賭けて大激突！
1815年、エルバ島から帰還しナポレオンは、南仏に上陸、護衛兵を従えパリに向かった。パリのルイ18世は、かつてナポレオンの将校だったネイ将軍を派遣し、進撃を阻止しようとしたが兵士たちはナポレオンを見ると銃を投げ出し、歓声をあげて彼のまわりにむらがった。戦火を交えることなく凱旋したナポレオンは、フランス皇帝に返り咲く。この事態に驚愕したイギリスを始めとするウィーン会議の列強国は、今度こそナポレオンを徹底的に駆逐しようと軍備を強化する。連合国の準備が遅れていると見たナポレオンは兵を率いて、英国のウェリントン率いるイギリス・オランダ連合軍、プロシア軍が控えるベルギーへ向かう。そして6月18日、両軍合わせて約15万の軍勢がワーテルローに集結。ヨーロッパの命運を左右する熾烈な戦いが幕を開ける。
"Waterloo" (1970), a cinematic masterpiece co-produced by Mosfilm and Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica, stands as a testament to the collaborative prowess of the Soviet Union and Italy in filmmaking. Directed by Sergei Bondarchuk, the film ambitiously recreates the historic Battle of Waterloo, which marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte. With a staggering budget and an army of extras, the film's scale is as grand as the historical event it portrays, offering viewers a visually stunning and meticulously detailed depiction of one of the most pivotal moments in European history. The film's narrative centers on the dramatic fall of Napoleon, portrayed with intense charisma by Rod Steiger, whose performance captures the emperor's complex blend of genius and hubris. Opposite him, Christopher Plummer delivers a compelling portrayal of the Duke of Wellington, embodying the stoic resolve of the British commander. The dynamic between these two titans of history is the emotional core of the film, driving the narrative forward with palpable tension and dramatic flair. "Waterloo" is not just a historical epic but also a technical marvel. The battle sequences, choreographed with painstaking attention to historical accuracy, are breathtaking in their scope and execution. The film's use of thousands of Soviet soldiers as extras, combined with innovative cinematography, creates a sense of immersion that few war films have achieved. The sweeping vistas and meticulously recreated battlefields transport audiences directly into the heart of the conflict, making the film a landmark in the genre of historical war cinema. Despite its critical acclaim and the awe-inspiring spectacle it presents, "Waterloo" remains somewhat underappreciated in the broader cinematic landscape. Its international production and the challenges of distribution during the Cold War era may have contributed to its relative obscurity. However, for those who seek a profound and visually arresting exploration of one of history's most famous battles, "Waterloo" remains an unparalleled cinematic experience, a testament to the power of international collaboration in storytelling.
年1970
予算25000000$
上映時間134 分
収益3052000$
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ジャンル履歴ドラマ戦争
製作国ItalySoviet Union
