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The French Revolution (2005): Cast

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The French Revolution is a 2005 historical documentary directed by Doug Shultz, starring Rodica Lazăr as Marie Antoinette, George Ivașcu and Edward Herrmann. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The French Revolution (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Doug Shultz
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The French Revolution About?

The premise of The French Revolution without spoilers.

On July 14, 1789, a furious Parisian mob stormed the Bastille, seizing the king’s arms and igniting a decade of idealism, war, murder and upheaval that toppled feudalism and ushered in equality. This History Channel documentary uses dramatic reenactments, period paintings and expert commentary to trace the rise and fall of figures such as Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Robespierre and Napoleon, illustrating the violence and transformation that still echoes today.

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Cast & crew

The French Revolution Cast & Characters

Rodica Lazăr leads the cast as Marie Antoinette, with George Ivașcu as Robespierre and Edward Herrmann as Narrator. Directed by Doug Shultz; 5 actors are credited in all.

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The French Revolution Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “REVOLUÇÃO FRANCESA: THE HISTORY CHANNEL” and “La Revolución Francesa”.

Also known as
  • REVOLUÇÃO FRANCESA: THE HISTORY CHANNEL
  • La Revolución Francesa

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The French Revolution FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The French Revolution, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The French Revolution?

The French Revolution runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The French Revolution released?

The French Revolution was released on January 17, 2005.

Who directed The French Revolution?

The French Revolution was directed by Doug Shultz.

More films by Doug Shultz

Who is in the cast of The French Revolution?

The French Revolution stars Rodica Lazăr as Marie Antoinette, George Ivașcu as Robespierre and Edward Herrmann as Narrator, among 5 credited actors.

Does The French Revolution have a post-credit scene?

No. The French Revolution has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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