Corporal vs. Napoleon (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Corporal vs. Napoleon is a 2012 comedy directed by Marius Weisberg, starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Napoleon, Vladimir Simonov and Pavel Derevyanko. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $10.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Marius Weisberg
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Studio Kvartal 95
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Corporal vs. Napoleon About?
The premise of Corporal vs. Napoleon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Napoleon resolves to wage war across Europe and sets his sights on Moscow. Anticipating his advance, the Russian command devises a cunning ruse: they dispatch an enchanting woman to charm the Emperor, hoping his passions will distract him from the campaign and stall the invasion.
Corporal vs. Napoleon Cast & Characters
Volodymyr Zelenskyy leads the cast as Napoleon, with Vladimir Simonov as Mikhail Kutuzov and Pavel Derevyanko as Lieutenant Rzhevsky / Countess Rzhevskaya. Directed by Marius Weisberg; 37 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marius Weisberg
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Napoleon
- Vladimir Simonov as Mikhail Kutuzov
- Pavel Derevyanko as Lieutenant Rzhevsky / Countess Rzhevskaya
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Svetlana Khodchenkova as Natasha Rostova
Also Starring in Corporal vs. Napoleon
· 33 more- Aleksey Maklakov Regiment commander
- Mikhail Efremov Leo Tolstoy
- Jean-Claude Van Damme Themselves
- Marat Basharov Pyotr Bagration
- Yuriy Galtsev Mayor
- Mikhail Galustyan Marquis de Mazo Sad
- Dmitriy Mukhamadeev Michel Ney
- Yevhen Koshovyi Lefty
- Kseniya Sobchak Madam Xue-Xue
- Anfisa Chekhova Realtor
- Ilya Oleynikov Demian
- Ruslana Pysanka Madame Golovina
- Oleksii Potapenko Gopnik
- Anna Semenovich Ostrozhskaya
- Oleksii Vertynskyi
- Kateryna Kisten Cosmetologist
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- Iryna Novak Barmaid
- Viktor Gusev Themselves
- Maksym Maksymiuk
- Anastasiia Kamenskykh
- Oles Katsion
- Vladimir Levitskiy
- Aleksandr Gereles
- Aleksandr Pershin Butler
- Aleksey Diveev-Tserkovnyy Leader of the news
- Andrii Biedniakov
- Alla Martinyuk
- Ivan Zhyrun
- Ekaterina Koltsova
- Petro Zhyrun
- Inna Tsimbaluk
- Volodymyr Tsyvinskyi
- Marina Yagodkina
Corporal vs. Napoleon Plot Summary
What happens in Corporal vs. Napoleon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the early 19th century Russia, as the formidable forces of Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, draw closer to Moscow, a clever strategy is put into motion by General Kutuzov. With an understanding of Napoleon’s notorious weakness for women, he enlists the charismatic Lieutenant Rzhevsky, portrayed by Pavel Derevyanko, who is currently facing punishment due to his notorious antics. In a deal for his freedom, Rzhevsky must don the guise of “Countess Rzhevskaya” and charm Napoleon, in hopes of stalling his advances on Russia.
Full summary
The whole story of Corporal vs. Napoleon, scene by scene
Corporal vs. Napoleon Box Office
Corporal vs. Napoleon grossed $10.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.4M
- International
- $10.4M
How Well Do You Know Corporal vs. Napoleon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What notorious weakness of Napoleon Bonaparte does General Kutuzov decide to exploit?
Corporal vs. Napoleon Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Rzhevskij protiv Napoleona” and “Rzhevskiy protiv Napoleona”.
- Also known as
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- Rzhevskij protiv Napoleona
- Rzhevskiy protiv Napoleona
- Rzhevsky vs Napoleon
- Наполеон капут!
- Cabo vs. Napoleão
- Look for the Woman
- Napoleon's Kaput!
- Rzhevsky Versus Napoleon
- Ржевський проти Наполеона
- Ржевски против Наполеона
- Ржевский против Наполеона
- Rzsevszkij Napóleon ellen
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Corporal vs. Napoleon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Corporal vs. Napoleon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Corporal vs. Napoleon?
Corporal vs. Napoleon runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Corporal vs. Napoleon released?
Corporal vs. Napoleon was released on January 25, 2012.
Who directed Corporal vs. Napoleon?
Corporal vs. Napoleon was directed by Marius Weisberg.
More films by Marius Weisberg Who is in the cast of Corporal vs. Napoleon?
Corporal vs. Napoleon stars Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Napoleon, Vladimir Simonov as Mikhail Kutuzov and Pavel Derevyanko as Lieutenant Rzhevsky / Countess Rzhevskaya, among 37 credited actors.
How much did Corporal vs. Napoleon make at the box office?
Corporal vs. Napoleon grossed $10.4 million worldwide.
Does Corporal vs. Napoleon have a post-credit scene?
No. Corporal vs. Napoleon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Corporal vs. Napoleon in?
The original language of Corporal vs. Napoleon is Russian.
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