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The French Revolution
1989 • 5h 35m • ★ 7.5 (55 votes) Released
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
Screenplay
Daniel Boulanger
Screenplay
Robert Enrico
Screenplay
David Ambrose
Rating
7.5
Runtime
335 min
Budget
$50.0M
Revenue
$4.8M
Profit/Loss
-45.2M
Production
Films A2
Laura Films
Les Films Ariane
Antea Cinematografica
Alliance FilmsTop Billed Cast
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Keywords
franceparis, francemonarchyfrench revolutionmarie antoinetteguillotinebastille18th centurylouis xvirobespierrereign of terrorrepublicfrench historynational assembly
