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Monsieur N.

2003 · 120 min · Director: Antoine de Caunes

Monsieur N. (2003) is a thriller, directed by Antoine de Caunes. It stars Philippe Torreton and Richard E. Grant. The 120-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.

What Monsieur N. Is About

Napoleon's last years. The British have shut him on Saint Helena, an island in the middle of the Atlantic, with a few officers who stayed loyal and a governor, Sir Hudson Lowe, who runs the place like a prison. The emperor makes escape plans, Lowe watches every move, and the island turns into a chessboard. Rather than retelling the history straight, Antoine de Caunes's 2003 film worries at a question: was the man who died on the island in 1821, and was brought back to France in 1840, actually him. This is deliberate speculation, not a documentary. Philippe Torreton plays Napoleon and Richard E. Grant plays Hudson Lowe, and the tension between them is the engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monsieur N. about?

Napoleon's last years. The British have shut him on Saint Helena, an island in the middle of the Atlantic, with a few officers who stayed loyal and a governor, Sir Hudson Lowe, who runs the place like a prison.

Where can I watch Monsieur N.?

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How long is Monsieur N.?

Monsieur N. runs for 120 minutes (2h).

When did Monsieur N. come out?

Monsieur N. was released in 2003.

Who directed Monsieur N.?

Monsieur N. was directed by Antoine de Caunes.

Who stars in Monsieur N.?

Monsieur N. stars Philippe Torreton, Richard E. Grant, Jay Rodan, Elsa Zylberstein.

What is Monsieur N.'s rating?

Monsieur N. holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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