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The French Revolution

1989-05-10
7.6
fr 335m
DramaWarHistoryThriller
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.

Screenplay

Robert Enrico

Screenplay

Daniel Boulanger

Director of Photography

Bernard Zitzermann

Screenplay

David Ambrose

Original Music Composer

Georges Delerue

Director of Photography

François Catonné

france paris, france monarchy french revolution marie antoinette guillotine bastille 18th century louis xvi robespierre reign of terror republic french history national assembly

Status

Released

Revenue

$4,800,000

Budget

$50,000,000

Countries

  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Canada

Companies

  • Films A2
  • Laura Films
  • Les Films Ariane