That Night of Varennes
La Nuit de Varennes
Synopsis
During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.
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Top Cast
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Jean-Louis Barrault
Nicolas Edmé Restif de la Bretonne
Marcello Mastroianni
Casanova, Chevalier de Seingalt
Hanna Schygulla
Countess Sophie de la Borde
Harvey Keitel
Thomas Paine
Jean-Claude Brialy
Monsieur Jacob
Andréa Ferréol
Madame Adélaïde Gagnon
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Monsieur Sauce
Michel Vitold
De Florange
Laura Betti
Virginia Capacelli
Enzo Jannacci
Italian clown
Pierre Malet
Emile Delage, student revolutionary
Daniel Gélin
De Wendel
Hugues Quester
Jean-Louis Romeuf
Dora Doll
Nanette Precy
Caterina Boratto
Madame Faustine
Didi Perego
Madame Sauce
Évelyne
Agnès, Restif's daughter
Aline Mess
Marie-Madeleine, Sophie's servant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 16, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ettore Scola
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Rihoit, Sergio Amidei, Ettore Scola
- Original Score
- Armando Trovajoli
- Original Title
- La Nuit de Varennes
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Opera Film Produzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ettore Scola
Catherine Rihoit, Sergio Amidei, Ettore Scola
Armando Trovajoli
Armando Nannuzzi
Raimondo Crociani
Renzo Rossellini
Department Leadership Roster
Ettore Scola
Director
Sergio Amidei
Writer
Ettore Scola
Writer
Armando Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Armando Trovajoli
Original Music Composer
Renzo Rossellini
Producer
Raimondo Crociani
Editor
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About That Night of Varennes
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What is That Night of Varennes about?
During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.
Who directed That Night of Varennes?
That Night of Varennes was directed by Ettore Scola.
Who stars in That Night of Varennes?
The principal cast of That Night of Varennes includes Jean-Louis Barrault, Marcello Mastroianni, Hanna Schygulla, Harvey Keitel, Jean-Claude Brialy.
When was That Night of Varennes released and how long is it?
That Night of Varennes was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for That Night of Varennes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for That Night of Varennes was composed by Armando Trovajoli.
Is That Night of Varennes based on a book or true story?
That Night of Varennes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Rihoit".