The French Revolution(1989)
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.
Director
Richard T. Heffron
Studio
Films A2
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Danton
François Cluzet
as Camille Desmoulins
Marie Bunel
as Lucile Desmoulins
Jane Seymour
as Marie Antoinette
Jean-François Balmer
as Louis XVI
Andrzej Seweryn
as Robespierre
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
as Marat
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
as Charlotte Corday
Michel Duchaussoy
as Bailly
Marianne Basler
as Gabrielle Danton
Peter Ustinov
as Vicomte de Mirabeau
Sam Neill
as Marquis de Lafayette
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
5h 35m
Language
German
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Films A2 • Laura Films • Les Films Ariane
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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 and released in 1989. It is a drama, war, history, thriller film.
How long is The French Revolution?▼
The French Revolution has a runtime of 5 hours and 35 minutes (335 minutes total).
Who stars in The French Revolution?▼
The cast of The French Revolution includes Klaus Maria Brandauer as Danton, François Cluzet as Camille Desmoulins, Marie Bunel as Lucile Desmoulins, Jane Seymour as Marie Antoinette, Jean-François Balmer as Louis XVI and more.
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