The French Revolution (1990)

  • NR
  • 03/08/1990 (BE)
  • Drama, War, History, Thriller
  • 5h 35m

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.

Robert Enrico

Screenplay, Director

Daniel Boulanger

Screenplay

David Ambrose

Screenplay

Richard T. Heffron

Director

Cast

Klaus Maria Brandauer's headshot

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Danton
François Cluzet's headshot

François Cluzet

Camille Desmoulins
Marie Bunel's headshot

Marie Bunel

Lucile Desmoulins
Jane Seymour's headshot

Jane Seymour

Marie Antoinette
Jean-François Balmer's headshot

Jean-François Balmer

Louis XVI
Andrzej Seweryn's headshot

Andrzej Seweryn

Robespierre
Vittorio Mezzogiorno's headshot

Vittorio Mezzogiorno

Marat
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu's headshot

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Charlotte Corday

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