The French Revolution (1989)

The French Revolution (1989)

1989-05-10 United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Canada 360 Min. PG-13
7.5 44 votes

Overview

A history of the French Revolution 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, including the deaths by guillotine of Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, Danton, and Desmoulins.

Cast

François Cluzet is Camille Desmoulins
Camille Desmoulins
Marie Bunel is Lucile Desmoulins
Lucile Desmoulins
Jane Seymour is Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette
Andrzej Seweryn is Robespierre
Robespierre
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu is Charlotte Corday
Marianne Basler is Gabrielle Danton
Gabrielle Danton
Peter Ustinov is Vicomte de Mirabeau
Vicomte de Mirabeau
Sam Neill is Marquis de Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette