Ettore Scolas rousing romp places a set of travellers, including an ageing Casanova (Marcello Mastroianni), writer Restif de la Bretonne (Jean-Louis Barrault) and American revolutionary Tom Paine (a badly dubbed Harvey Keitel), in a stage pursuing the fleeing Louis XVI in the revolutionary summer of 1791, and leaves to simmer. Bawdy banter and political debate flow in vivacious fashion while the wider historical drama being played out ahead of the travelling party is relayed at every staging post until they catch up with the loyal party at Varennes and witness the final moments of Louis reign. Despite clocking in at a walloping 2 hours 30 minutes, the commanding cast, sumptuous historical detail and sparkling dialogue, all directed with a stylish swagger ensure an enthralling cinematic experience.
That Night In Varennes Review
In June of 1791, a group of passengers in a stagecoach find themselves caught up in the events of the French Revolution
Release Date:
01 Jan 1982
Running Time:
150 minutes
Certificate:
15
Original Title:
That Night In Varennes
Precisely constructed epic.
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