Question 1

Why was 'Waterloo' one of the most expensive films ever made at the time?

Accepted Answer

It cost over £12 million, with Mosfilm contributing over £4 million, 20,000 soldiers, Soviet cavalry, and engineers to prepare locations in Ukraine for 48 days of shooting, reducing costs compared to a Western production.

Question 2

What incident occurred during Napoleon's abdication speech filming due to cost-saving measures?

Accepted Answer

Producer Dino De Laurentiis ordered the cameraman not to load a new reel of film to save costs, causing the film to run out before Rod Steiger finished his speech, which displeased him.

Question 3

How did the director's role during production lead to a humorous comparison?

Accepted Answer

It was joked that the director was in charge of the seventh largest army in the world, referencing the massive scale of the production with thousands of soldiers involved.

Question 4

What is the historical accuracy detail about General Sir Thomas Picton's appearance in the film?

Accepted Answer

General Sir Thomas Picton is correctly shown in a civilian coat and top hat because he traveled in haste to reach the army and arrived ahead of most of his luggage, including his uniforms.

Question 5

What major conflict drives the plot of 'Waterloo'?

Accepted Answer

After Napoleon escapes from Elba and regains control of the French Army, the Duke of Wellington must lead an Anglo Allied army to defeat Napoleon himself, following earlier victories over Napoleon's generals in Spain and Portugal.

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