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The French Revolution (1989)

Movie ★ 7.5 335 min

Drama War History

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. Heffron Director Robert Enrico Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 10, 1989
Runtime
335 min
Budget
$50.0M
Box office
$4.8M
IMDb
tt0098238
Studio
, Laura Films, , Antea Cinematografica

Themes

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 Claudia Cardinale Claudia Cardinale Duchesse de Polignac Gabrielle Lazure Gabrielle Lazure Princesse de Lamballe Christopher Lee Christopher Lee Sanson Jean-Yves Berteloot Jean-Yves Berteloot Axel de Fersen Raymond Gérôme Raymond Gérôme Jacques Necker Georges Corraface Georges Corraface Hébert

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Frequently asked questions

What is The French Revolution about?
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.
Who directed The French Revolution?
The French Revolution was directed by Richard T. Heffron, Robert Enrico.
Who stars in The French Revolution?
The French Revolution stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Marie Bunel, Jane Seymour.
When was The French Revolution released?
The French Revolution is a 1989 drama, war, history film.
Where can I watch The French Revolution?
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