In France, 1794, amidst a tumultuous political landscape, Robespierre instills fear in his adversaries with the sole aim of seizing control of the state. In his desperate efforts to safeguard his ‘black book’—a pivotal list designating individuals for the guillotine in his quest for dominance—he becomes entangled in the treacherous realm of politics. With the stakes immeasurably high, he must ensure the list never falls into enemy hands, jeopardizing all he has strived for to maintain power and survival. This low budget masterpiece is far more intriguing and suspenseful than most epic films dealing with the same subject.
Black & White version: https://youtu.be/0X3VTCosonA
Original title: Reign of Terror (1949) AKA: The Black Book / Reign of Terror
This film is available with English, Italian & Spanish audio, & also subtitled in many languages.
Director: Anthony Mann
Writers: Philip Yordan, Æneas MacKenzie
Stars: Robert Cummings, Richard Basehart, Richard Hart, Arlene Dahl
Genres: History, Film-Noir, Romance, Thriller, Colorized
00:00 Full Movie (with subtitles)
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