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The French Revolution

The French Revolution

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 10, 1989

Runtime

6h 0m

Genres

Drama, War, History, Thriller

User Score

75%

Original Title

La Révolution française

Production Companies

Films A2, Laura Films

Director

Robert Enrico

Budget

$50,000,000

Revenue

$4,800,000

Description

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.