1788
Originally released in 1978. 1788 is a history/drama film. directed by Maurice Failevic.
Starring Georges Goubert, Richard Fontana, and René Camoin
Synopsis
The story of a small village in Touraine between 1788 and 1789, on the eve of the French Revolution, with its lord, its wealthy peasants, and its poor. The wealthy peasants, expelled from the communal pastures by the count, take him to court. Guillaume Coquard joins the other villagers in drafting the cahiers de doléances (lists of grievances). On the eve of the convocation of the Estates General, the village loses its lawsuit. On the night of August 4, 1789, the deputies vote to abolish privileges. The peasants will be able to buy them back. But the poorest wonder: with what?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 1978
47 years ago
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Georges Goubert
as Joseph Coquard
Richard Fontana
as Guillaume Coquard
René Camoin
as Le comte
Aline Bertrand
as Clémence Coquard
Jacques Mathou
as Renaud Martin
Micheline Muc
as Rosine Martin
Jean Puyberneau
as Le juge
Gaëtan Jor
as Le curé
Jean-Louis Le Goff
as Maître Tessier
Jean-Pierre Bagot
as Nicolas Martineau
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1788 about?
The story of a small village in Touraine between 1788 and 1789, on the eve of the French Revolution, with its lord, its wealthy peasants, and its poor. The wealthy peasants, expelled from the commu...
Who directed 1788?
1788 was directed by Maurice Failevic.
When was 1788 released?
1788 was released on March 23, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 1788?
The main cast of 1788 includes Georges Goubert, Richard Fontana, René Camoin, Aline Bertrand, Jacques Mathou.