Chouans ! (1988)

5.8/10 145 min Drama History War

Overview

Directed by Philippe de Broca, the film recounts a bloody episode of the French Revolution. 1793, the Terror . In Vendée and in Bretagne, the chouans are revolting against the young Republic and fight for the monarchy restauration. The civil war divides also the family of the Count Savinien de Kerfadec, a liberal and generous noble and a flying machines inventor.

Cast

Philippe Noiret

Savinien de Kerfadec

Lambert Wilson

Tarquin

Roger Dumas

Bouchard

Sophie Marceau

Céline

Stéphane Freiss

Aurèle

Jean-Pierre Cassel

Baron de Tiffauges

Charlotte de Turckheim

Olympe de Saint-Gildas

Michael Gempart

Le Général

Vincent de Boüard

Yvon

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