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Reign of Terror 1949

In 1794, amid the French Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette commissions Charles D’Aubigny to infiltrate the Jacobin Party and overthrow Maximilian Robespierre. Having seized supreme power and imposed a reign of terror that claims countless lives, Robespierre now seeks to become France’s dictator.

In 1794, amid the French Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette commissions Charles D’Aubigny to infiltrate the Jacobin Party and overthrow Maximilian Robespierre. Having seized supreme power and imposed a reign of terror that claims countless lives, Robespierre now seeks to become France’s dictator.

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Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Reign of Terror

Explore the complete cast of Reign of Terror, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Charles McGraw

Charles McGraw

Sergeant

Richard Basehart

Richard Basehart

Maximilian Robespierre

Norman Lloyd

Norman Lloyd

Tallien

Russ Tamblyn

Russ Tamblyn

Pierre's Oldest Son (uncredited)

Dabbs Greer

Dabbs Greer

Bridge Guard (uncredited)

Robert Cummings

Robert Cummings

Charles D'Aubigny

John Doucette

John Doucette

Pierre Blanchard (uncredited)

Dan Seymour

Dan Seymour

Innkeeper (uncredited)

Shepperd Strudwick

Shepperd Strudwick

Napoleon Bonaparte (uncredited) (voice)

Walter Bacon

Walter Bacon

Citizen (uncredited)

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

Grandma Blanchard

Wilton Graff

Wilton Graff

Marquis de Lafayette (uncredited)

Ralph Brooks

Ralph Brooks

Citizen (uncredited)

Colin Kenny

Colin Kenny

Patriot (uncredited)

Jack Perry

Jack Perry

Citizen (uncredited)

Arlene Dahl

Arlene Dahl

Madeleine

Charles Gordon

Charles Gordon

Duval (uncredited)

Max Wagner

Max Wagner

Citizen (uncredited)

Frank Mills

Frank Mills

Citizen (uncredited)

Victor Kilian

Victor Kilian

Jailer (uncredited)

Arthur Tovey

Arthur Tovey

Patriot (uncredited)

David Leonard

David Leonard

Tavern Greeter (uncredited)

Ellen Lowe

Ellen Lowe

Marie Blanchard (uncredited)

Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett

Robespierre's Shooter (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburg

Chet Brandenburg

Citizen (uncredited)

Rudy Germane

Rudy Germane

Citizen (uncredited)

Cap Somers

Cap Somers

Citizen (uncredited)

Frank Hagney

Frank Hagney

Bakery Guard (uncredited)

Sayre Dearing

Sayre Dearing

Citizen (uncredited)

Hans Moebus

Hans Moebus

Citizen (uncredited)

Boyd 'Red' Morgan

Boyd 'Red' Morgan

Citizen (uncredited)

Leo Sulky

Leo Sulky

Citizen (uncredited)

Clancy Cooper

Clancy Cooper

Saint Just's Sentry (uncredited)

William Challee

William Challee

Bourdon (uncredited)

Jess Barker

Jess Barker

Saint-Just

Arnold Moss

Arnold Moss

Fouché

Richard Hart

Richard Hart

François Barras

Frank Conlan

Frank Conlan

Gatekeeper (uncredited)

Jane Crowley

Jane Crowley

Citizen (uncredited)

Wade Crosby

Wade Crosby

Danton (uncredited)

Mary Currier

Mary Currier

Mme. Duval (uncredited)

Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian

Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian

Citizen (uncredited)

Fred Rapport

Fred Rapport

Citizen (uncredited)

Anthony Sydes

Anthony Sydes

Pierre's Son (uncredited)

Georgette Windsor

Georgette Windsor

Cecile (uncredited)

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Reign of Terror: A 1949 historical drama that portrays the turbulent period of the French Revolution known as the Reign of Terror.

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Reign of Terror Themes and Keywords

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french revolutionman tortures a womanbased on storyaspiring dictatorabsolute dictatorshipman woman romancerobespierre characterrekindled romancereference to a beheadingshot in the facehostage rescuespilled winepolitical thrillercreating a distractionrace against timegreat daneknife attackstolen earringcostume drama1790scontrol by feartyrannyhorse chasewoman bound in chainsearringreissue title changerevolutionary francemaximilien robespierre characterhorse drawn carriageman strangledsnuffing out a candlewoman wears a veilimpostorpowdered wigasking for a bribemarquis de lafayette characterexileflaming torchman in chainsman rejects a woman's advancessecret missionhidden doorcobblestone streetlock pickingsearching a roomguard dogfighting over a knifekicking a gun out of someone's handjumping through a windowescape

Reign of Terror Other Names and Titles

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The Black Book La sombra de la guillotina No Reinado do Terror Guillotine Herrschaft des Schreckens Das schwarze Buch Il regno del terrore Le Livre noir Dämon in Paris El reinado del terror A Sombra da Guilhotina Νύχτες της Βαστίλης 暴政末日记 Hrůzovláda Черный список Skräcknätter i Paris El llibre negre

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