The French Revolution
La Révolution française
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.
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Klaus Maria Brandauer
Danton
François Cluzet
Camille Desmoulins
Marie Bunel
Lucile Desmoulins
Jane Seymour
Marie Antoinette
Jean-François Balmer
Louis XVI
Andrzej Seweryn
Robespierre
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Marat
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
Charlotte Corday
Michel Duchaussoy
Bailly
Marianne Basler
Gabrielle Danton
Peter Ustinov
Vicomte de Mirabeau
Sam Neill
Marquis de Lafayette
Claudia Cardinale
Duchesse de Polignac
Gabrielle Lazure
Princesse de Lamballe
Christopher Lee
Sanson
Jean-Yves Berteloot
Axel de Fersen
Raymond Gérôme
Jacques Necker
Georges Corraface
Hébert
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.1x
-$45.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard T. Heffron, Robert Enrico
- Screenplay & Story
- David Ambrose, Robert Enrico, Daniel Boulanger
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- La Révolution française
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 5h 35m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.8M
- Production Studios
- Films A2, Laura Films, Les Films Ariane, Antea Cinematografica, Alliance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard T. Heffron, Robert Enrico
David Ambrose, Robert Enrico, Daniel Boulanger
Georges Delerue
François Catonné, Bernard Zitzermann
Patricia Nény, Peter Hollywood, Anne Baronnet
Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre, Alexandre Mnouchkine, Monique Guerrier
Department Leadership Roster
François Catonné
Director of Photography
Bernard Zitzermann
Director of Photography
David Ambrose
Screenplay
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Robert Enrico
Screenplay
Daniel Boulanger
Screenplay
Richard T. Heffron
Director
Gérard Daoudal
Production Design
Catherine Leterrier
Costume Design
Jean-Claude Gallouin
Production Design
Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre
Producer
Alexandre Mnouchkine
Producer
Patricia Nény
Editor
Peter Hollywood
Editor
Anne Baronnet
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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What is The French Revolution about?
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.
Who directed The French Revolution?
The French Revolution was directed by Richard T. Heffron, Robert Enrico.
Who stars in The French Revolution?
The principal cast of The French Revolution includes Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Marie Bunel, Jane Seymour, Jean-François Balmer.
When was The French Revolution released and how long is it?
The French Revolution was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 5h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The French Revolution?
The French Revolution had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $4.8M at the worldwide box office (0.1 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The French Revolution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The French Revolution was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The French Revolution?
The French Revolution holds official age classifications: FR: TP.