Liberté, égalité, choucroute (1985)
Directed by Jean Yanne

Comedy

Film Synopsis

King Louis XVI of France is so preoccupied with his favourite hobby, messing about with locks, that he is oblivious to the suffering of his starving subjects and the growing tide of resentment.  Marat, on the other hand, is well aware of the mood that is in the air and intends to turn it to his advantage, overthrowing the government and gaining power for himself.  At this propitious moment in French history, an all-powerful Caliph arrives in France to attend an exhibition of torture and find out more about Dr Guiollotin's new invention.  His visit is scheduled for the 14th July, the date on which the Bastille is to be stormed by a hoard of ingrates!
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jean Yanne
  • Script: Jean Yanne
  • Cinematographer: Armando Nannuzzi
  • Music: Claude Germain, Jean Yanne
  • Cast: Michel Serrault (Louis XVI), Ursula Andress (Marie-Antoinette), Jean Poiret (Le Calife), Mimi Coutelier (Charlotte Corday), Catherine Alric (Shéhérazade), Gérard Darmon (Mirabeau), Roland Giraud (Robespierre), Daniel Prévost (Le vizir), Olivier de Kersauzon (Danton), Georges Beller (Camille Desmoulins), Darry Cowl (Rouget de l'Isle), Jacques François (Necker), Philippe Lemaire (Le conteur Arabe), Paul Préboist (Gaston), Philippe Castelli (Docteur Guillotin), Paul Mercey (Le chef des sans-culottes), Gérard Hernandez (Le premier flic), Rik Battaglia (De La Fayette), Venantino Venantini (Un sans culotte), Andy Luotto (Le second flic)
  • Country: France / Italy / West Germany
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 113 min

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