The French Revolution(1989)
La Révolution française
The French Revolution Synopsis
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.
The French Revolution (1989) is a drama, war and history film directed by Richard T. Heffron, released on May 10, 1989 with a runtime of 5h 35m. It stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Marie Bunel and Jane Seymour. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard T. Heffron
- Writers:
- David Ambrose, Robert Enrico, Daniel Boulanger
- Producers:
- Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre, Alexandre Mnouchkine
- Cinematographer:
- François Catonné
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Films A2, Laura Films, Les Films Ariane, Antea Cinematografica, Alliance Films
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,800,000
- Status:
- Released
The French Revolution Cast & Crew
Main cast
Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Danton
François Cluzet
as Camille Desmoulins
Marie Bunel
as Lucile Desmoulins
Jane Seymour
as Marie Antoinette
Jean-François Balmer
as Louis XVI
Andrzej Seweryn
as Robespierre
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
as Marat
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
as Charlotte Corday
Michel Duchaussoy
as Bailly
Marianne Basler
as Gabrielle Danton
Peter Ustinov
as Vicomte de Mirabeau
Sam Neill
as Marquis de Lafayette
Key crew
Directed by Richard T. Heffron, written by David Ambrose, Robert Enrico and Daniel Boulanger, produced by Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre and Alexandre Mnouchkine.
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The French Revolution Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 63 ratings.
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The French Revolution – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The French Revolution online?
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The French Revolution (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The French Revolution?
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The main cast of The French Revolution (1989) includes Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Marie Bunel, Jane Seymour and Jean-François Balmer. The film was directed by Richard T. Heffron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The French Revolution released?
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The French Revolution was released on May 10, 1989 and runs for 5h 35m.
Is The French Revolution worth watching?
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The French Revolution (1989) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.