The French Revolution
- Drama
- War
- History
- Thriller
5/10/1989
335
Storyline
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.
- Directors:
- Revenue:
- $4,800,000
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
Cast
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