The French Revolution
“French Revolution”
Series Overview
A history of the French Revolution from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. The first part of the movie tells the story from 1789 until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all his authority and was put in prison). The second part carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794, including the deaths by guillotine of Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, Danton, and Desmoulins.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
1989 – 1989
Premiered: Wed, Oct 25, 1989
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Season 1, Episode 2: “The Years of Terror”
This second part covers the darkest years of the French Revolution, from the imprisonment of the royal family to the end of the Reign of Terror. It depicts the trial and execution of Louis XVI, the rise of Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety, and the internal conflicts tearing the revolutionary factions apart. The film follows the fall of Danton and Desmoulins, the escalation of political violence, and the machinery of Terror that ultimately turns against its own leaders. The episode concludes with the downfall and execution of Robespierre, Saint‑Just, and Couthon in July 1794, marking the end of the Revolution’s most tragic and tumultuous period.
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Jean-François Balmer
Louis XVI
Klaus Maria Brandauer
Georges-Jacques Danton
François Cluzet
Camille Desmoulins
Jane Seymour
Marie Antoinette
Andrzej Seweryn
Maximilien-Marie-Isidore de Robespierre
Peter Ustinov
André-Boniface-Louis Riquetti, vicomte de Mirabeau (« Les Années Lumière »)
Marianne Basler
Gabrielle Danton
Claudia Cardinale
Yolande-Gabrielle de Polastron, duchesse de Polignac (« Les Années Lumière »)
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Jean-Paul Mara, dit Marat
Jean-François Stévenin
Louis Legendre
Gabrielle Lazure
Marie-Thérèse de Savoie-Carignan, princesse de Lamballe
Massimo Girotti
L'envoyé du Pape (« Les Années Lumière »)
Michel Galabru
Abbé Maury (« Les Années Lumière »)
Michel Duchaussoy
Jean-Sylvain Bailly (« Les Années Lumière »)
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
Marie-Anne-Charlotte De Corday (« Les Années terribles »)
Christopher Lee
Sanson (« Les Années terribles »)
Christopher Thompson
Louis-Antoine de Saint-Just (« Les Années terribles »)
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What is The French Revolution about?
A history of the French Revolution from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. The first part of the movie tells the story from 1789 until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all his authority and was put in prison). The second part carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794, including the deaths by guillotine of Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, Danton, and Desmoulins.
How many seasons does The French Revolution have?
The French Revolution comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The French Revolution?
Key cast members in The French Revolution include Jean-François Balmer, Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Jane Seymour, Andrzej Seweryn.
Who created or directed The French Revolution?
The French Revolution was developed and directed by Not specified.