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Waterloo: The Last Battle

Waterloo: The Last Battle

The fascinating story of the battle changed the fate of the world.

2014 · 80 min · ★ 7.5 · War, History, Drama

This is the thrilling tale of one of the most famous battles in history. Hour by hour and often minute by minute, Waterloo describes the battle's twists and turns. Based on the written testimonies of actual combatants, Waterloo describes, without romanticising, the experience of battle, the hopes, fears, suffering, and death.

Directed by Hugues Lanneau · Written by Hugues Lanneau

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