One incredible afternoon Napoleon met Wellington . . . at Waterloo.
1815年6月18日早晨，惠灵顿公爵所指挥的部队，聚集在比利时一个名为滑铁卢的小镇营地里。连绵不断的降雨带来了痛苦、潮湿和寒冷给士兵。但是这些士兵将会感谢这场从前夜就开始下的大雨，因为这场夏日暴雨不仅挽救了很多人的生命，同时，也即将改写了整个欧洲的历史，就是在这儿──滑铁卢战场。滑铁卢这场战役，是以拿破仑为首的法国军队独力抵抗以奥地利、普鲁士、俄国、英国为首的联盟国。拿破仑是个自信而又轻视敌人的人。他从未和惠灵顿交锋过，他相信惠灵顿不会在滑铁卢进行顽强抵抗。他期望一次进攻就能将惠灵顿赶下山脊，逼他後退。因此他根本没有料到会有一场大规模的战斗。战事一开始，法国好不容易才击败英国的先锋，但是法军的实力已被削弱了大半。当联军越接近法军，法军的士气越下降，军队也发生了骚动。不久，法军被彻底击败，这场战役只是打了一整日便结束。
"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.
年份1970
预算25000000$
运行时间134 分
收入3052000$
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类型历史剧情战争
制作国家ItalySoviet Union
