Start the Revolution Without Me(1970)
Gene Wilder... wilder than ever!
Start the Revolution Without Me Synopsis
Two sets of identical twins are accidentally switched at birth. One pair, Phillipe and Pierre DeSisi, are aristocratic and haughty, while the other, Charles and Claude Coupé, are poor and dim-witted. On the eve of the French Revolution, both sets find themselves entangled in palace intrigue.
Start the Revolution Without Me (1970) is a comedy and history film directed by Bud Yorkin, released on February 4, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Gene Wilder, Donald Sutherland, Hugh Griffith and Jack MacGowran. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Bud Yorkin
- Writers:
- Lawrence J. Cohen, Fred Freeman
- Producers:
- Bud Yorkin
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Tournier
- Composer:
- John Addison
- Production:
- Norbud Films, NorBud Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Start the Revolution Without Me (1970) Trailer
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Start the Revolution Without Me Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Wilder
as Claude / Philippe
Donald Sutherland
as Charles / Pierre
Hugh Griffith
as King Louis
Jack MacGowran
as Jacques
Billie Whitelaw
as Queen Marie
Victor Spinetti
as Duke d'Escargot
Ewa Aulin
as Christina
Helen Fraser
as Mimi
Rosalind Knight
as Helene de Sisi
Harry Fowler
as Marcel
Murray Melvin
as Blind Man
- Ken Parry
Ken Parry
as Dr. Boileau
Key crew
Directed by Bud Yorkin, written by Lawrence J. Cohen and Fred Freeman, produced by Bud Yorkin.
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Start the Revolution Without Me Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 48 ratings.
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Start the Revolution Without Me – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Start the Revolution Without Me online?
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Start the Revolution Without Me (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Start the Revolution Without Me?
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The main cast of Start the Revolution Without Me (1970) includes Gene Wilder, Donald Sutherland, Hugh Griffith, Jack MacGowran and Billie Whitelaw. The film was directed by Bud Yorkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Start the Revolution Without Me released?
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Start the Revolution Without Me was released on February 4, 1970 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Start the Revolution Without Me worth watching?
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Start the Revolution Without Me (1970) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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