The French Revolution

The French Revolution

1989
5h 35m
7.5

7.5/10

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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.

Status: Released

Budget: $50,000,000

Revenue: $4,800,000

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Films A2 Laura Films Les Films Ariane Antea Cinematografica Alliance Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom France Italy Germany Canada
Spoken Languages
German French English

Quick Facts

Original Title La Révolution française
Release Date May 10, 1989
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0098238

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

Peter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov

Vicomte de Mirabeau

Sam Neill
Sam Neill

Marquis de Lafayette

Key Crew

David Ambrose
Screenplay
Robert Enrico
Screenplay
Daniel Boulanger
Screenplay
Richard T. Heffron
Director
Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre
Producer
Alexandre Mnouchkine
Producer
Monique Guerrier
Executive Producer
Robert Enrico
Director