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The French Calvinists

1972 · 100 min · Director: René Allio

The French Calvinists (1972) is a historical film, directed by René Allio. It stars Rufus and Jacques Debary. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.

What The French Calvinists Is About

The Edict of Nantes was revoked. That decision took away the rights of Protestants in France. A few years pass. Resistance grows in the Cévennes. Most of the people there are peasants. There are silk workers among them as well. These people take up arms. They are called the Camisards. Gédéon Laporte is at their head. Facing them are the king’s dragoons. The king is Louis the Fourteenth. The fighting goes on in the mountains. The film is about that revolt. It is built as a historical drama. Rufus, Jacques Debary, Gérard Desarthe and Philippe Clévenot appear in the hundred minute film, a French production René Allio finished in 1972.

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What is The French Calvinists about?

The Edict of Nantes was revoked. That decision took away the rights of Protestants in France.

Where can I watch The French Calvinists?

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How long is The French Calvinists?

The French Calvinists runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did The French Calvinists come out?

The French Calvinists was released in 1972.

Who directed The French Calvinists?

The French Calvinists was directed by René Allio.

Who stars in The French Calvinists?

The French Calvinists stars Rufus, Jacques Debary, Gérard Desarthe, Philippe Clévenot.

What is The French Calvinists's rating?

The French Calvinists holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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