# Waterloo (1970)

> A monumental historical war epic stages Napoleon’s final campaign and the battle that reshaped Europe.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20753

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: History, Drama, War
- Director: Sergei Bondarchuk
- Cast: Rod Steiger, Christopher Plummer, Orson Welles, Jack Hawkins, Virginia McKenna, Dan O'Herlihy, Rupert Davies, Philippe Forquet
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066549/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: grand, serious, austere, historical film marathon, military history viewing

## Synopsis

A pivotal battle in history where the fate of Europe hangs in the balance.

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