Napoléon, the Man Who Never Sleeps ~At the End of His Love and Glory~

Napoléon, the Man Who Never Sleeps ~At the End of His Love and Glory~

2014 · 166 min · History, Music

2014 Takarazuka Revue Star Troupe production. This is the story of a hero, a man who rescued France from the chaos of revolution. His name was Napoléon Bonaparte. Having climbed to unparalleled heights after conquering Europe and becoming the first Emperor in the history of France, what was this hero seeking? Whom did he love? The truth behind this man who led such a turbulent life is about to unfold.

Directed by Shuichiro Koike · Written by Gérard Presgurvic

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Cast

Reon Yuzuki Napoléon Bonaparte
Yumesaki Nene Joséphine de Beauharnais
Itsuki Chihiro Paul de Barras / Franz I
Ema Naoki Grand-Marmont
Miho Keiko Letizia Ramolino
Kairi Hokushō Talleyrand
Mari Yuzumi Madame de Staël
Miki Chigusa Fouché
Mishiro Ren Klemens von Metternich / Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès
Toki Irisu Joseph
Yuzuru Kurenai Frédéric de Marmont
Otoha Minori Hortense de Beauharnais

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