Waterloo

Rod Steiger plays Napoleon Bonaparte, the ambitious and strategic French military leader.

Christopher Plummer portrays Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, the British commander who faced off against Napoleon at Waterloo.

Orson Welles takes on the role of Louis XVIII, the King of France who was restored to the throne after Napoleon's defeat.

Jack Hawkins plays General Sir Thomas Picton, a key British military leader during the battle of Waterloo.

Virginia McKenna is the Duchess of Richmond, hosting the famous ball in Brussels before the battle.

Dan O'Herlihy portrays Marshal Michel Ney, one of Napoleon's most trusted commanders.

Rupert Davies takes on the role of Gordon, a character involved in the events leading up to the battle.

Philippe Forquet plays La Bedoyere, a French officer who joined Napoleon's forces.

Gianni Garko portrays Drouot, one of Napoleon's trusted aides during the battle of Waterloo.

Ivo Garrani is Marshal Soult, a prominent French military leader under Napoleon's command.

Ian Ogilvy plays De Lancey, a character involved in British military intelligence.

Michael Wilding portrays Colonel Sir William Ponsonby, a British cavalry officer at the battle of Waterloo.