The French Revolution (1989)
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, Robert Enrico
Genre: Drama, War, History, Thriller
Runtime: 335 min
Release Date: May 10, 1989
Cast
- Klaus Maria Brandauer - Danton
- François Cluzet - Camille Desmoulins
- Marie Bunel - Lucile Desmoulins
- Jane Seymour - Marie Antoinette
- Jean-François Balmer - Louis XVI
- Andrzej Seweryn - Robespierre
- Vittorio Mezzogiorno - Marat
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu - Charlotte Corday
- Michel Duchaussoy - Bailly
- Marianne Basler - Gabrielle Danton
Screenplay
- Daniel Boulanger (Screenplay)
- Robert Enrico (Screenplay)
- David Ambrose (Screenplay)
Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: François Catonné, Bernard Zitzermann
Editing: Patricia Nény, Peter Hollywood
Production: Films A2, Laura Films, Les Films Ariane, Antea Cinematografica, Alliance Films
Country: United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Canada
Language: Deutsch, English, Français
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: fr
Themes
French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French Revolution: Liberty and Blood, French Revolution and the Reign of Terror
Keywords
france, paris, france, monarchy, french revolution, marie antoinette, guillotine, bastille, 18th century, louis xvi, robespierre, reign of terror, republic, french history, national assembly
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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, Jean-François Balmer, Andrzej Seweryn.
- How long is The French Revolution?
- The French Revolution has a runtime of 5h 35m (335 minutes).
- What genre is The French Revolution?
- The French Revolution is a Drama, War, History, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The French Revolution?
- The French Revolution had a budget of $50M.
- How much did The French Revolution gross?
- The French Revolution grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was The French Revolution produced?
- The French Revolution was produced in United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Canada.
- What are the themes of The French Revolution?
- The themes of The French Revolution include: French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French Revolution: Liberty and Blood, French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.