The French Revolution
Synopsis
On July 14, 1789, a mob of angry Parisians stormed the Bastille and seized the King's military stores. A decade of idealism, war, murder, and carnage followed, bringing about the end of feudalism and the rise of equality and a new world order. The French Revolution is a definitive feature-length documentary that encapsulates this heady (and often headless) period in Western civilization. With dramatic reenactments, illustrations, and paintings from the era, plus revealing accounts from journals and expert commentary from historians, The French Revolution vividly unfurls in a maelstrom of violence, discontent, and fundamental change. King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Maximilien Robespierre, and Napoleon Bonaparte lead a cast of thousands in this essential program from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®. Narrated by Edward Herrmann (The Aviator, Gilmore Girls), The French Revolution explores the legacy that--now more than ever--stands as both a warning and a guidepost to a new millennium
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doug Shultz
- Screenplay & Story
- Emil Thomas, Alexander Emmert, Doug Shultz, Hilary Sio
- Original Title
- The French Revolution
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Partisan Pictures, History
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doug Shultz
Emil Thomas, Alexander Emmert, Doug Shultz, Hilary Sio
Department Leadership Roster
Doug Shultz
Director
Emil Thomas
Writer
Alexander Emmert
Writer
Doug Shultz
Writer
Hilary Sio
Writer
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What is The French Revolution about?
On July 14, 1789, a mob of angry Parisians stormed the Bastille and seized the King's military stores. A decade of idealism, war, murder, and carnage followed, bringing about the end of feudalism and the rise of equality and a new world order. The French Revolution is a definitive feature-length documentary that encapsulates this heady (and often headless) period in Western civilization. With dramatic reenactments, illustrations, and paintings from the era, plus revealing accounts from journals and expert commentary from historians, The French Revolution vividly unfurls in a maelstrom of violence, discontent, and fundamental change. King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Maximilien Robespierre, and Napoleon Bonaparte lead a cast of thousands in this essential program from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®. Narrated by Edward Herrmann (The Aviator, Gilmore Girls), The French Revolution explores the legacy that--now more than ever--stands as both a warning and a guidepost to a new millennium
Who directed The French Revolution?
The French Revolution was directed by Doug Shultz.
Who stars in The French Revolution?
The principal cast of The French Revolution includes Edward Herrmann, George Ivașcu, Rodica Lazăr, Tomi Cristin, Phillip X. Levine.
When was The French Revolution released and how long is it?
The French Revolution was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.