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The French Revolution

The French Revolution

1989·Movie·5h 35m

Drama, War, History

7.5 / 10 (66 votes)

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.

Directed by
Richard T. Heffron, Robert Enrico
Original language
Français
Released
10 May 1989

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Klaus Maria Brandauer

    Klaus Maria Brandauer

    Danton

  • François Cluzet

    François Cluzet

    Camille Desmoulins

  • Marie Bunel

    Marie Bunel

    Lucile Desmoulins

  • Jane Seymour

    Jane Seymour

    Marie Antoinette

  • Jean-François Balmer

    Jean-François Balmer

    Louis XVI

  • Andrzej Seweryn

    Andrzej Seweryn

    Robespierre

  • Vittorio Mezzogiorno

    Vittorio Mezzogiorno

    Marat

  • Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

    Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

    Charlotte Corday

  • Michel Duchaussoy

    Michel Duchaussoy

    Bailly

  • Marianne Basler

    Marianne Basler

    Gabrielle Danton

  • Peter Ustinov

    Peter Ustinov

    Vicomte de Mirabeau

  • Sam Neill

    Sam Neill

    Marquis de Lafayette