The French Revolution (1989)

7.5 | May 10, 1989 (FR) | Drama, War, History, Thriller | 05:35

france paris, france monarchy french revolution marie antoinette guillotine bastille 18th century louis xvi robespierre reign of terror republic french history national assembly

Budget: 50 000 000 | Revenue: 4 800 000

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.