Reign of Terror
“Open or shut… it can cost your life!”
Synopsis
The French Revolution, 1794. The Marquis de Lafayette asks Charles D'Aubigny to infiltrate the Jacobin Party to overthrow Maximilian Robespierre, who, after gaining supreme power and establishing a reign of terror ruled by death, now intends to become the dictator of France.
Top Cast
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Robert Cummings
Charles D'Aubigny
Richard Basehart
Maximilian Robespierre
Richard Hart
François Barras
Arlene Dahl
Madeleine
Arnold Moss
Fouché
Norman Lloyd
Tallien
Charles McGraw
Sergeant
Beulah Bondi
Grandma Blanchard
Jess Barker
Saint-Just
Walter Bacon
Citizen (uncredited)
Ray Bennett
Robespierre's Shooter (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Citizen (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Citizen (uncredited)
William Challee
Bourdon (uncredited)
Frank Conlan
Gatekeeper (uncredited)
Clancy Cooper
Saint Just's Sentry (uncredited)
Wade Crosby
Danton (uncredited)
Jane Crowley
Citizen (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New Orleans
Festival / Special Debut
October 15, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Aeneas MacKenzie, Philip Yordan
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- Reign of Terror
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Walter Wanger Productions, Eagle-Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Aeneas MacKenzie, Philip Yordan
Sol Kaplan
John Alton
Fred Allen
William Cameron Menzies
Department Leadership Roster
John Alton
Director of Photography
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Anthony Mann
Director
Aeneas MacKenzie
Screenplay
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
Fred Allen
Editor
William Cameron Menzies
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reign of Terror
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reign of Terror about?
The French Revolution, 1794. The Marquis de Lafayette asks Charles D'Aubigny to infiltrate the Jacobin Party to overthrow Maximilian Robespierre, who, after gaining supreme power and establishing a reign of terror ruled by death, now intends to become the dictator of France.
Who directed Reign of Terror?
Reign of Terror was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in Reign of Terror?
The principal cast of Reign of Terror includes Robert Cummings, Richard Basehart, Richard Hart, Arlene Dahl, Arnold Moss.
When was Reign of Terror released and how long is it?
Reign of Terror was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Reign of Terror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reign of Terror was composed by Sol Kaplan.