Revolutionary Witness (1989)

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Four monologues by playwright Peter Barnes celebrating the bicentennial of the French Revolution.

Director:

Jonathan Dent

Writer:

Peter Barnes

Stars:

Simon Callow, Alfred Molina and Alan Rickman
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Simon Callow Simon Callow ...
Franciscus Palloy (segment "Patriot, The")
Alfred Molina ...
Robert Sauveur (segment "The Butcher")
Alan Rickman ...
Jacques Roux (segment "The Preacher")
Janet Suzman Janet Suzman ...
Theroign de Mericourt (segment "The Woman")
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Four monologues by playwright Peter Barnes celebrating the bicentennial of the French Revolution.

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Jacques Roux: When power rested in one man, King Louis, all sorts complained of oppression, and the nobility, middle, and monied men called on the poor to help. Together we lopped off that top branch of tyranny but the tree still stands and spreads. New branches hide the sun of freedom from the poor, the revolutionary tribunal is one such. I don't recognize its authority to judge me.
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