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The French Revolution (1989)

The French Revolution (1989)

Drama Thriller History War
Release Date: 1989, May 10
Directors: Robert Enrico, Richard T. Heffron
Countries: Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy
Production: Films A2, Laura Films, Les Films Ariane, Antea Cinematografica, Alliance Films
Cast: Christopher Lee, Claudia Cardinale, Andrzej Seweryn, Sam Neill, François Cluzet, Jean-François Balmer, Jean-Yves Berteloot, Dominique Pinon, Peter Ustinov, Marianne Basler, Marc de Jonge, Geneviève Mnich

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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