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The French Revolution

Released PG 360 min 7.6/10 Votes: 1895

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.

Type:

Movie

Socials:

Genre:

Drama, History, Thriller, War

Subgenres:

Political Thriller

Release:

1989-05-10

Year:

2024

Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

French

Budget:

$50M

Revenue:

$5M

Companies:

Films A2, Laura Films

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