The French Revolution

The French Revolution (1989)

10/05/1989
Drama, War, History, Thriller
5h 35m

Overview

A history of the French Revolution beginning from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. Part one spans the event until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all authority and was imprisoned). Part two carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794.

  • Richard T. HeffronDirector
  • Robert EnricoDirector, Screenplay
  • David AmbroseScreenplay
  • Original Title

    La Révolution française

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

  • Budget

    $50,000,000

  • Revenue

    $4,800,000

Keywords

  • france
  • paris, france
  • monarchy
  • french revolution
  • marie antoinette
  • guillotine
  • bastille
  • 18th century
  • louis xvi
  • robespierre
  • reign of terror
  • republic
  • french history
  • national assembly

Top Billed Cast

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Danton

François Cluzet

François Cluzet

Camille Desmoulins

Marie Bunel

Marie Bunel

Lucile Desmoulins

Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour

Marie Antoinette

Jean-François Balmer

Jean-François Balmer

Louis XVI

Andrzej Seweryn

Andrzej Seweryn

Robespierre

Vittorio Mezzogiorno

Vittorio Mezzogiorno

Marat

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Charlotte Corday

Michel Duchaussoy

Michel Duchaussoy

Bailly

Marianne Basler

Marianne Basler

Gabrielle Danton

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