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Feature film — 1989

The French Revolution (1989)

7.55h 35mDrama — 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.

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A high-signal pick with 66 votes.

Films A2 / Laura Films / Les Films Ariane / Antea Cinematografica / Alliance Films

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Director: Richard T. Heffron

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Cast & crew

Klaus Maria Brandauer as Danton

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Danton

François Cluzet as Camille Desmoulins

François Cluzet

Camille Desmoulins

Marie Bunel as Lucile Desmoulins

Marie Bunel

Lucile Desmoulins

Jane Seymour as Marie Antoinette

Jane Seymour

Marie Antoinette

Jean-François Balmer as Louis XVI

Jean-François Balmer

Louis XVI

Andrzej Seweryn as Robespierre

Andrzej Seweryn

Robespierre

Vittorio Mezzogiorno as Marat

Vittorio Mezzogiorno

Marat

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Charlotte Corday

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Charlotte Corday

Michel Duchaussoy as Bailly

Michel Duchaussoy

Bailly

Marianne Basler as Gabrielle Danton

Marianne Basler

Gabrielle Danton

Peter Ustinov as Vicomte de Mirabeau

Peter Ustinov

Vicomte de Mirabeau

Sam Neill as Marquis de Lafayette

Sam Neill

Marquis de Lafayette

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