1989    5h 35mDrama, War
7.67.5
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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

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  • Klaus Maria BrandauerDanton
  • François CluzetCamille Desmoulins
  • Marie BunelLucile Desmoulins
  • Jane SeymourMarie Antoinette
  • Jean-François BalmerLouis XVI
  • Andrzej SewerynRobespierre
  • Vittorio MezzogiornoMarat
  • Philippine Leroy-BeaulieuCharlotte Corday
  • Michel DuchaussoyBailly
  • Marianne BaslerGabrielle Danton
  • Peter UstinovVicomte de Mirabeau
  • Sam NeillMarquis de Lafayette
  • Claudia CardinaleDuchesse de Polignac
  • Gabrielle LazurePrincesse de Lamballe
  • Christopher LeeSanson
  • Jean-Yves BertelootAxel de Fersen
  • Raymond GérômeJacques Necker
  • Georges CorrafaceHébert
  • Yves BeneytonFouquier-Tinville
  • Michel SuborVadier
  • The Gutter MonkeyMarch 8, 2025
    A bit busy and probably extremely confusing for those with no prior knowledge of The French Revolution, but overall very thorough, well-made, historically accurate (more than most things, at least), and captivating.

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