The French Revolution
1989, French. Directed by Richard T. Heffron & Robert Enrico.
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.
- Runtime
- 5h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Richard T. HeffronDirector
- Robert EnricoDirector
- Klaus Maria BrandauerDanton
- François CluzetCamille Desmoulins
- Marie BunelLucile Desmoulins
- Jane SeymourMarie Antoinette
- Jean-François BalmerLouis XVI
- Andrzej SewerynRobespierre
- Vittorio MezzogiornoMarat
- Philippine Leroy-BeaulieuCharlotte Corday
- Michel DuchaussoyBailly
- Marianne BaslerGabrielle Danton
- Peter UstinovVicomte de Mirabeau
- Sam NeillMarquis de Lafayette
Details
- Released
- 10 May 1989
- Original title
- La Révolution française
- Country
- United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Canada
- Written by
- Daniel Boulanger, Robert Enrico, David Ambrose
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $4.8M
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The French Revolution: quick answers
Is The French Revolution worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The French Revolution?
The French Revolution runs 335 minutes (5h 35m).
Does The French Revolution have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The French Revolution on?
The French Revolution is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The French Revolution?
If you liked The French Revolution, try Napoleon, Chouans !, Moulin.
Who directed The French Revolution?
The French Revolution (1989) was directed by Richard T. Heffron and Robert Enrico and stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Marie Bunel.