Hope in the Year Two
Synopsis
In April 1794, Georges Danton, the hero of the French Revolution, is imprisoned in a Paris jail, awaiting his morning appointment with La Guillotine. His accusers are so afraid of the strength of his popular support that they have imprisoned a decoy to frustrate any attempt to rescue him. A young guard must decide if his prisoner is the real Danton - and whether it is too risky to help him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elijah Moshinsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Trevor Griffiths
- Original Title
- Hope in the Year Two
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elijah Moshinsky
Trevor Griffiths
Ann Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Elijah Moshinsky
Director
Trevor Griffiths
Writer
Ann Scott
Producer
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What is Hope in the Year Two about?
In April 1794, Georges Danton, the hero of the French Revolution, is imprisoned in a Paris jail, awaiting his morning appointment with La Guillotine. His accusers are so afraid of the strength of his popular support that they have imprisoned a decoy to frustrate any attempt to rescue him. A young guard must decide if his prisoner is the real Danton - and whether it is too risky to help him.
Who directed Hope in the Year Two?
Hope in the Year Two was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
Who stars in Hope in the Year Two?
The principal cast of Hope in the Year Two includes Jack Shepherd, Tom Bowles, Sophie Linfield.
When was Hope in the Year Two released and how long is it?
Hope in the Year Two was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.