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1989·335 min·Dir. Richard T. Heffron·★ 7.6
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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.
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How Good Is The French Revolution?
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7.6Highly Rated
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★ TMDB7.5
★ IMDb7.6
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The Verdict
Yes, Worth Watching
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