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The French Revolution

La Révolution française

1989 · 5h 35m · Drama, History, War · United Kingdom, France · Rated TP (FR)

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
Written by
Daniel Boulanger, Robert Enrico, David Ambrose
Starring
Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Marie Bunel, Jane Seymour
6.7Smart score

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18th centurybastillefrancefrench historyfrench revolutionguillotinelouis xvimarie antoinettemonarchynational assemblyparis, francereign of terrorrepublicrobespierre
RatingTP (FR)

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