The Night of Varennes (1982)

Cast

• Jean-Louis Barrault - Nicolas Edmé Restif de la Bretonne
• Marcello Mastroianni - Casanova, Chevalier de Seingalt
• Hanna Schygulla - Countess Sophie de la Borde
• Harvey Keitel - Thomas Paine
• Jean-Claude Brialy - Monsieur Jacob
• Andréa Ferréol - Madame Adélaïde Gagnon
• Jean-Louis Trintignant - Monsieur Sauce
• Michel Vitold - De Florange
• Laura Betti - Virginia Capacelli
• Enzo Jannacci - Italian clown

Screenplay

• Catherine Rihoit (Novel)
• Sergio Amidei
• Ettore Scola

Themes

Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope

Keywords

revolution, french revolution, royal family, stagecoach, 18th century, costume drama, aristocracy, escape attempt

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Night of Varennes about?

During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.

Who directed The Night of Varennes?

The Night of Varennes was directed by Ettore Scola.

Who stars in The Night of Varennes?

The Night of Varennes stars Jean-Louis Barrault, Marcello Mastroianni, Hanna Schygulla, Harvey Keitel, Jean-Claude Brialy, Andréa Ferréol.

How long is The Night of Varennes?

The Night of Varennes has a runtime of 2h 31m (151 minutes).

What genre is The Night of Varennes?

The Night of Varennes is a History, Comedy, Drama film.

Where was The Night of Varennes produced?

The Night of Varennes was produced in France, Italy.

What are the themes of The Night of Varennes?

The themes of The Night of Varennes include: Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope.