Corporal vs. Napoleon (2012)

Name: Corporal vs. Napoleon
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2012-01-25
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 3.5
Cast: Pavel Derevyanko, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Volodymyr Zelensky, Mikhail Galustyan, Jean-Claude Van Damme

Corporal vs. Napoleon (2012), directed by Maryus Vaysberg, starring Pavel Derevyanko and Svetlana Khodchenkova.

01/25/2012 BR Comedy 1h 35m

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Napoleon has decided to declare war to the world. When he approaches Moscow, the Russian military tries to outfox him: they send a beautiful woman to Napoleon who is supposed to seduce him, so he will think about making love, not war.

Irek HartowiczCinematography
Maryus VaysbergDirector, Screenplay
David DodsonEditing
Volodymyr ZelenskyProducer, Writer

About the film

Rzhevsky Versus Napoleon (Russian: «Ржевский против Наполеона», romanized: Rzhevsky protiv Napoleona; alternatively titled Corporal vs. Napoleon) is a Russian-Ukrainian 2012 historical comedy film directed by Maryus Vaysberg. A sequel to the 2008 film Hitler Goes Kaput!, it stars Pavel Derevyanko and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the titlular characters Lieutenant Rzhevsky and Napoleon respectively, alongside Svetlana Khodchenkova and Mikhail Galustyan.

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Plot

In early 19th-century Russia, as Napoleon Bonaparte's (Volodymyr Zelenskyy) forces advance on Moscow, General Kutuzov devises a bold plan to delay him. Knowing Napoleon's weakness for women, he recruits the notorious charmer Lieutenant Rzhevsky (Pavel Derevyanko), who is serving a sentence for his scandalous behavior. In exchange for freedom, Rzhevsky must disguise himself as "Countess Rzhevskaya" and seduce Napoleon to buy Russia time. Rzhevsky captivates Napoleon at a grand ball, but his mission is complicated when he falls for Natasha Rostova (Svetlana Khodchenkova), the reigning Miss Moscow, who unknowingly criticizes him for associating with the enemy. Rzhevsky juggles his feelings for Natasha and his duty, as he struggles to maintain his cover amid escalating romantic entanglements and Napoleon's advances.

The deception comes to a head as Natasha discovers Rzhevsky's identity, and Napoleon learns the truth, enraged by the ruse. Rzhevsky ultimately succeeds in delaying Napoleon's campaign, allowing the Russian army to regroup. The lovers escape to Paris, while Napoleon, defeated and disgruntled, is left to contemplate his downfall. In a final gesture, Rzhevsky lightens the moment by inviting Napoleon to share a croissant, symbolizing the triumph of Russian wit over French ambition.

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Production

The film was initially planned to be titled Napoleon Goes Kaput! («Наполеон капут!»).

Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme agreed to star in the film for free, with only his lodging expenses paid.

Reception

The film received mostly negative reviews.

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External links

Rzhevsky Versus Napoleon at IMDb

Text from Rzhevsky Versus Napoleon on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rzhevsky_Versus_Napoleon

Trivia

It cost US$ 8.0 million and grossed US$ 10 million in theaters — 1.3 times its budget.
It premiered on January 25, 2012, a Wednesday.
It runs 1h35 — a typical feature length.
Its original title is "Ржевский против Наполеона".
This film's quiz has 12 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosStudio Kvartal 95, Leopolis
CountriesRussia, Ukraine
LanguagesRussian
BudgetUS$ 8,000,000
Box officeUS$ 10,365,684
StatusReleased

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Irek Hartowicz Cinematography
Maryus Vaysberg Director
David Dodson Editing
Volodymyr Zelensky Producer
Андрей Яковлев Producer
Борис Шефир Producer
Sergey Livnev Producer
Сергій Шефір Producer
Владимир Сайко Original music
Volodymyr Zelensky Writer
Yury Poymanov Screenplay
Андрей Яковлев Writer
Борис Шефир Writer
Maryus Vaysberg Screenplay
Сергій Шефір Writer
Yuriy Volovich Screenplay

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What is Corporal vs. Napoleon about?

Corporal vs. Napoleon: Napoleon has decided to declare war to the world. When he approaches Moscow, the Russian military tries to outfox him: they send a beautiful woman to Napoleon who is supposed to seduce him, so he will think about making love, not war.

Who directed Corporal vs. Napoleon?

Corporal vs. Napoleon was directed by Maryus Vaysberg in 2012.

Who stars in Corporal vs. Napoleon?

The cast of Corporal vs. Napoleon includes Pavel Derevyanko, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Volodymyr Zelensky, Mikhail Galustyan and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

How long is Corporal vs. Napoleon?

Corporal vs. Napoleon runs for 95 minutes, or 1h35.

How much did Corporal vs. Napoleon cost and how much did it make?

Corporal vs. Napoleon had a budget of US$ 8,000,000 and took US$ 10,365,684 at the box office — 1.3 times its cost.