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    The French Revolution 1989 POSTER

    The French Revolution

    1989

    French

    5

    Drama

    france

    french revolution

    guillotine

    History

    marie antoinette

    monarchy

    paris, france

    Thriller

    War

    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.
    Caccia all'uomo 1948 POSTER

    Caccia all'uomo

    1948

    Italian

    6.9

    5

    Action

    Drama

    falsely accused

    french revolution

    Riccardo Freda Riccardo Freda Director Marcello Mastroianni Marcello Mastroianni as A revolutionary Nino Marchetti Nino Marchetti as Courfeyrac Valentina Cortese Valentina Cortese as Fantina Gino Cervi Gino Cervi as Jean Valjean
    In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
    That Night in Varennes 1982 POSTER

    That Night in Varennes

    1982

    French

    7.2

    2

    83%

    80%

    18th century

    Action

    costume drama

    Drama

    french revolution

    History

    revolution

    royal family

    stagecoach

    Ettore Scola Ettore Scola Director Vernon Dobtcheff Vernon Dobtcheff as Judge at the confiscation Michel Piccoli Michel Piccoli as King Louis XVI Annie Belle Annie Belle as Prostitute with green stockings Harvey Keitel Harvey Keitel as Thomas Paine
    During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.
    The Scarlet Pimpernel 1934 POSTER

    The Scarlet Pimpernel

    1934

    English

    7.3

    5

    90%

    75%

    Action

    Adventure

    dandy

    double life

    Drama

    french revolution

    guillotine

    husband wife relationship

    secret identity

    Harold Young Harold Young Director Arthur Hambling Arthur Hambling as Captain of the Guard Melville Cooper Melville Cooper as Romney Joan Gardner Joan Gardner as Suzanne de Tournay Bramwell Fletcher Bramwell Fletcher as The Priest
    18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror.
    The Swashbuckler 1971 POSTER

    The Swashbuckler

    1971

    French

    6.5

    2

    Action

    Adventure

    aristocrat

    Comedy

    divorce

    ex husband

    french revolution

    guillotine

    relationship

    Romance

    Jean-Paul Rappeneau Jean-Paul Rappeneau Director Sami Frey Sami Frey as Henri - marquis de Guérandes - le chef d'une troupe de chouans Charles Denner Charles Denner as Le passager partisan des républicains Vernon Dobtcheff Vernon Dobtcheff as Le pasteur Patrick Dewaere Patrick Dewaere as Un volontaire
    Nicolas Philibert goes to America after killing a French aristocrat. On his return he tries to divorce his wife, Charlotte, but when he sees others trying to woo her his own interest is rekindled.
    Lady Oscar 1979 POSTER

    Lady Oscar

    1979

    English

    5.8

    3

    25%

    25%

    Action

    Drama

    france

    french revolution

    History

    lie

    marie antoinette

    Romance

    strong woman

    versailles

    Jacques Demy Jacques Demy Director John Tordoff John Tordoff as Sue Lloyd Sue Lloyd as Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac Christopher Ellison Christopher Ellison as Maximilien de Robespierre Angela Thorne Angela Thorne as Mme Bertin, the Queen's Dressmaker
    Oscar François de Jarjayes was born female, but her father insisted she be raised as a boy as he had no sons. She becomes the captain of the guards at Versailles under King Louis XVI and Marie Antonette. Her privileged, noble life comes under fire as she discovers the hard life of the poor people of France. She is caught up in the French Revolution, and must choose between her loyalty and love.
    La Marseillaise 1938 POSTER

    La Marseillaise

    1938

    French

    7.0

    3

    78%

    72%

    18th century

    Action

    Drama

    french revolution

    History

    la marseillaise

    marseille

    Music

    national anthem

    War

    Jean Renoir Jean Renoir Director Robert Rollis Robert Rollis as Édouard Delmont Édouard Delmont as Anatole Roux dit 'Cabri' Jaque Catelain Jaque Catelain as Le capitaine Langlade Louis Jouvet Louis Jouvet as Roederer, le procureur du département
    A film about the early part of the French Revolution, shown from the eyes of the citizens of Marseille, counts in German exile and, of course, the king Louis XVI, each showing their own small problems.
    A Tale of Two Cities 1935 POSTER

    A Tale of Two Cities

    1935

    English

    7.8

    10

    93%

    83%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    french revolution

    History

    london, england

    paris, france

    redemption

    Romance

    self sacrifice

    Jack Conway Jack Conway Director Ramsay Hill Ramsay Hill as Aristocrat Sam Flint Sam Flint as Aristocrat Forrester Harvey Forrester Harvey as Joe Edward Hearn Edward Hearn as Leader at Bastille
    Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.
    A Tale of Two Cities 1980 POSTER

    A Tale of Two Cities

    1980

    English

    6.6

    17

    38%

    38%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    charles dickens

    Drama

    french revolution

    History

    Romance

    War

    Jim Goddard Jim Goddard Director Peter Cushing Peter Cushing as Dr. Alexander Manette Alice Krige Alice Krige as Lucie Manette Barry Morse Barry Morse as St. Evremonde Chris Sarandon Chris Sarandon as Sydney Carton / Charles Darnay
    Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.
    Allonsanfan 1974 POSTER

    Allonsanfan

    1974

    Italian

    7.0

    1

    anti hero

    Drama

    expedition

    french revolution

    History

    italy

    politics

    revolution

    Paolo Taviani Paolo Taviani Director Pier Giovanni Anchisi Pier Giovanni Anchisi as Raul Cabrera Raul Cabrera as Lea Massari Lea Massari as Charlotte Marcello Mastroianni Marcello Mastroianni as Fulvio Imbriani
    After the 1815 Restoration, an aging revolutionary finds himself reluctantly involved in an attempted insurrection in Southern Italy while growing increasingly disillusioned with his cause.
    Marie Antoinette 1938 POSTER

    Marie Antoinette

    1938

    English

    7.3

    7

    77%

    77%

    Biography

    Drama

    epic

    french revolution

    History

    locksmith

    marie antoinette

    revolution

    Romance

    versailles

    Julien Duvivier Julien Duvivier Director Anthony Warde Anthony Warde as Marat Trevor Bardette Trevor Bardette as Municipal Taking the Young Dauphin Barry Fitzgerald Barry Fitzgerald as Peddler Horace McMahon Horace McMahon as Rabblerouser
    The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.
    Les Miserables 1978 POSTER

    Les Miserables

    1978

    English

    7.3

    3

    18th century

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    falsely accused

    french revolution

    History

    motherly love

    relentless cop

    Glenn Jordan Glenn Jordan Director Dexter Fletcher Dexter Fletcher as Gavroche Richard Jordan Richard Jordan as Jean Valjean Kenneth Colley Kenneth Colley as Police Prefect Ian Holm Ian Holm as Thenardier
    In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
    Quills 2000 POSTER

    Quills

    2000

    English

    7.2

    45

    75%

    83%

    Action

    asylum

    based on play or musical

    Biography

    Drama

    french revolution

    marquis de sade

    paris, france

    smuggling (contraband)

    Philip Kaufman Philip Kaufman Director Joaquin Phoenix Joaquin Phoenix as Coulmier Jamie Beddard Jamie Beddard as Lunatic at Play Kate Winslet Kate Winslet as Madeleine Michael Caine Michael Caine as Royer-Collard
    In early 19th-century France, the Marquis de Sade is confined to an asylum where his forbidden writings continue to circulate beyond its walls. As the authorities tighten control, a clash unfolds between the Marquis’ unyielding imagination, the reformist ideals of the Abbé in charge, and the repressive measures of a doctor sent to silence him. Desire, power, and censorship collide in a battle over freedom of expression.
    Dear Caroline 1951 POSTER

    Dear Caroline

    1951

    French

    5.8

    Action

    Comedy

    french revolution

    Richard Pottier Richard Pottier Director Martine Carol Martine Carol as Caroline de Bièvre Robert Hommet Robert Hommet as Charmeil Robert Seller Robert Seller as Le commissaire Pierre Cressoy Pierre Cressoy as Pont-Bellanger / Malenger
    France, July 1782. During her birthday, the beautiful young Marchioness Caroline meets the attractive soldier Gaston. It's love at first sight but Gaston does not wish to make a commitment because a military career waits for him. Caroline marries then a politician but the French Revolution bursts and Caroline has to run away to escape the guillotine. By running away she meets Gaston again who decides to help her.
    Marie Antoinette 2006 POSTER

    Marie Antoinette

    2006

    English

    6.5

    60

    57%

    56%

    Action

    affectation

    arranged marriage

    Biography

    Drama

    french revolution

    History

    infidelity

    rite

    Romance

    shoe

    Sofia Coppola Sofia Coppola Director Asia Argento Asia Argento as Comtesse du Barry Rose Byrne Rose Byrne as Duchesse de Polignac Kirsten Dunst Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette Tom Hardy Tom Hardy as Raumont
    The retelling of France’s iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette - from her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at fifteen to her reign as queen at nineteen and ultimately the fall of Versailles.
    History of the World: Part I 1981 POSTER

    History of the World: Part I

    1981

    English

    6.8

    31

    61%

    81%

    Action

    Comedy

    french revolution

    History

    inquisition

    moses

    musical

    Musical

    roman empire

    stone age

    Mel Brooks Mel Brooks Director Howard Morris Howard Morris as Court Spokesman - The Roman Empire John Hurt John Hurt as Jesus - The Roman Empire Mary-Margaret Humes Mary-Margaret Humes as Miriam Johnny Silver Johnny Silver as Small Liar - The Roman Empire
    An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
    The Scarlet Pimpernel 1982 POSTER

    The Scarlet Pimpernel

    1982

    English

    7.6

    7

    89%

    89%

    18th century

    Action

    Drama

    french revolution

    Romance

    scarlet pimpernel

    Clive Donner Clive Donner Director James Villiers James Villiers as Baron de Batz Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Chauvelin Jane Seymour Jane Seymour as Marguerite St. Just Richard Morant Richard Morant as Robespierre
    During the French Revolution, a mysterious English nobleman known only as The Scarlet Pimpernel (a humble wayside flower), snatches French aristos from the jaws of the guillotine, while posing as the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney in society. Percy falls for and marries the beautiful actress Marguerite St. Just, but she is involved with Chauvelin and Robespierre, and Percy's marriage to her may endanger the Pimpernel's plans to save the little Dauphin
    Les Misérables 1998 POSTER

    Les Misérables

    1998

    English

    7.4

    35

    Action

    based on novel or book

    blackmail

    Crime

    Drama

    falsely accused

    french revolution

    History

    paris, france

    prisoner

    Romance

    Bille August Bille August Director Claire Danes Claire Danes as Cosette Uma Thurman Uma Thurman as Fantine Miroslav Táborský Miroslav Táborský as Gendarme Liam Neeson Liam Neeson as Valjean
    In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
    The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time 1998 POSTER

    The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time

    1998

    French

    6.1

    15

    Action

    Comedy

    demon

    Fantasy

    french revolution

    knight

    middle ages

    time travel

    wedding

    Jean-Marie Poiré Jean-Marie Poiré Director Jean Reno Jean Reno as Comte Godefroy de Montmirail, dit Godefroy le Hardi Christian Clavier Christian Clavier as Jacquouille la Fripouille / Jacques-Henri Jacquard / Prosper le Purineur / Jacouillet Philippe Nahon Philippe Nahon as Le gérant du supermarché Jacques Mathou Jacques Mathou as Monsieur Lumeau-Péricard
    The sequel to The Visitors reunites us with those lovable ruffians from the French Medieval ages who - through magic - are transported into the present, with often drastic consequences. Godefroy de Montmirail travels to today to recover the missing family jewels and a sacred relic, guarantor of his wife-to-be's fertility. The confrontation between Godefroy's repellent servant Jack the Crack and his descendent, the effete Jacquart, present-day owner of the chateau, further complicates the matter.
    Danton 1983 POSTER

    Danton

    1983

    French

    7.4

    8

    85%

    82%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    france

    french revolution

    guillotine

    History

    paris, france

    trial

    Andrzej Wajda Andrzej Wajda Director Andrzej Seweryn Andrzej Seweryn as Bourdon Gérard Depardieu Gérard Depardieu as Danton Ronald Guttman Ronald Guttman as Herman Angela Winkler Angela Winkler as Lucile Desmoulins
    Danton and Robespierre were close friends and fought together in the French Revolution, but by 1793 Robespierre was France's ruler, determined to wipe out opposition with a series of mass executions that became known as the Reign of Terror. Danton, well known as a spokesman of the people, had been living in relative solitude in the French countryside, but he returned to Paris to challenge Robespierre's violent rule and call for the people to demand their rights. Robespierre, however, could not accept such a challenge, even from a friend and colleague, and he blocked out a plan for the capture and execution of Danton and his allies.
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