How funny


Ian Holm played Napolean once before, and in a comic situation, in The Terry Gilliam fantasy feature The Time Bandits. The Bandits do a dance for a drunk, bitter, and ,surprisingly, fake golden-armed Napolean, who they of course loot.

"Nobody Expect the Spanish Inquisition!"
-Michael Palin

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Thanks for reminding folks about this with your post mbphilly.
You should also be aware that he also played him in a 1972 British TV series entitled 'Napoleon and Love' giving him a rather unique acting trifecta.

I'll make a good Gordon, Gordon!

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