War and Peace (1956) Overview:

War and Peace (1956) (1956) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by King Vidor and produced by Carlo Ponti and Dino De Laurentiis.

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War and Peace (1956)

By Beatrice on May 2, 2016 From Flickers in Time

War and Peace Directed by King Vidor Written by Bridget Boland, Robert Westerby, etc. from the novel by Leo Tolstoy 1956/USA Ponti-De Laurentis Cinematografica/Paramount Pictures First viewing/Netflix rental It lacks the philosophy and character’s thoughts that make the novel great. ?Nevert... Read full article


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Platon Karatsev: [to the French soldier who is about to execute him during the retreat] Are you afraid too, friend?


Napoleon: I warn you, gentlemen; I cannot sit here much longer - watching my army decay!


Pierre Bezukhov: I have sinned, Lord, but I have several excellent excuses.


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May Britt and Anita Ekberg had their voices dubbed by others.
Jeremy Brett was chosen to play Nicholas in part because it was felt he resembled his on-screen sibling, Audrey Hepburn.
Audrey Hepburn recommended her Roman Holiday co-star Gregory Peck for the role of Pierre, but Henry Fonda was cast instead.
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