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Historical drama

1812 (1912): Cast

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1812 is a 1912 historical drama directed by Kai Hansen, starring Pavel Knorr as Napoleon, Andrey Gromov and Aleksandra Goncharova. It runs 41 minutes.

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1812 (1912) movie poster
Released
Runtime
41 min
Director
Kai Hansen
Genres
Drama , History
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 1812 About?

The premise of 1812 without spoilers.

Made in 1912, this silent French‑Russian film is hailed as a pre‑Soviet cinema classic. It depicts the 1812 Patriotic War of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia. The Moscow premiere sparked great excitement, and its pioneering camera techniques influenced later filmmaking. The 32‑minute work still screens worldwide and retains strong appeal.

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Cast & crew

1812 Cast & Characters

Pavel Knorr leads the cast as Napoleon, with Andrey Gromov and Aleksandra Goncharova. Directed by Kai Hansen; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Kai Hansen

More films directed by Kai Hansen: Romance with a Double Bass, L’khaim and Princess Tarakanova.

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1812 Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Отечественная война” and “Нашествие Наполеона”.

Also known as
  • Отечественная война
  • Нашествие Наполеона
  • Бородинский бой

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1812 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 1812, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1812?

1812 runs 41 minutes.

When was 1812 released?

1812 was released on September 7, 1912.

Who directed 1812?

1812 was directed by Kai Hansen.

More films by Kai Hansen

Who is in the cast of 1812?

1812 stars Pavel Knorr as Napoleon, Andrey Gromov and Aleksandra Goncharova, among 6 credited actors.

Does 1812 have a post-credit scene?

No. 1812 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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