It must be quite a thrill, making out your death list every night. The Black Book (AKA: Reign of Terror) is directed by Anthony Mann and written by Aeneas MacKenzie and Phillip Yordan. It stars Robert Cummings, Richard Basehart, Richard Hart, Arlene Dahl, Charles McGraw and Arnold Moss. Sol Kaplan scores the music and John Alton is the cinematographer. Late 18th century France and the republic is in chaos as…
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The French Revolution, 1794. The Marquis de Lafayette asks Charles D'Aubigny to infiltrate the Jacobin Party to overthrow Maximilian Robespierre, who, after gaining supreme power and establishing a reign of terror ruled by death, now intends to become the dictator of France.
Top Cast
Robert Cummings
Charles D'Aubigny
Richard Basehart
Maximilian Robespierre
Richard Hart
François Barras
Arlene Dahl
Madeleine
Arnold Moss
Fouché
Norman Lloyd
Tallien
Charles McGraw
Sergeant
Beulah Bondi
Grandma Blanchard
Jess Barker
Saint-Just
Walter Bacon
Citizen (uncredited)
Ray Bennett
Robespierre's Shooter (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Citizen (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Citizen (uncredited)
William Challee
Bourdon (uncredited)
Frank Conlan
Gatekeeper (uncredited)
Clancy Cooper
Saint Just's Sentry (uncredited)
Reviews
It's quite interesting that, aside from the "Scarlet Pimpernel", there are relatively few films that deal with the French revolution and this is certainly one of the better ones. Robespierre (Richard Basehart) is suitably menacing as the First Citizen of the new Republic bent on becoming Dictator. When his opponents discover the existence of, and manage to steal, his secret black book - in which are named the people…
FAQ about Reign of Terror
What is Reign of Terror about?
The French Revolution, 1794. The Marquis de Lafayette asks Charles D'Aubigny to infiltrate the Jacobin Party to overthrow Maximilian Robespierre, who, after gaining supreme power and establishing a reign of terror ruled by death, now intends to become the dictator of France.
When was Reign of Terror released?
Reign of Terror was released in 1949.
What genres does Reign of Terror belong to?
Reign of Terror is categorised as Drama, Thriller, History.
Who stars in Reign of Terror?
The cast of Reign of Terror includes Robert Cummings, Richard Basehart, Richard Hart, Arlene Dahl, Arnold Moss.