Napoleon and Love

Napoleon and Love

Limited Series 1974 · 9 eps · ★ 7.0 · Drama

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Napoleon and Love is a British television miniseries produced by Thames Television for ITV, lasting for nine episodes from 5 March to 30 April 1974. The series stars Ian Holm in the title role as Napoleon and depicts his relationships with the women who featured in his life as a backdrop to his rise and fall.

Created by Philip Mackie

Network: ITV1

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