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HISTORY . 1982 . 2h 31m . French . 6.8/10

The Night of Varennes_

Original: La Nuit de Varennes

During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.

Starring Jean-Louis Barrault, Marcello Mastroianni, Hanna Schygulla
6.8/10
Rating
2h 31m
Runtime
1982
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.

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Cast
Jean-Louis Barrault stars as Nicolas Edmé Restif de la Bretonne in The Night of Varennes.
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Year context
The Night of Varennes was released 44 years ago in 1982.
Overview
During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.
The Night of Varennes is a History, Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 31m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
151 min (2h 31m)
Original Title
La Nuit de Varennes
Language
French
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (66 votes)
Popularity
1

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What is The Night of Varennes about?
During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.
How long is The Night of Varennes?
The Night of Varennes has a runtime of 151 minutes (2h 31m).
Who stars in The Night of Varennes?
The cast of The Night of Varennes includes Jean-Louis Barrault, Marcello Mastroianni, Hanna Schygulla, Harvey Keitel, Jean-Claude Brialy.
What is the rating of The Night of Varennes?
The Night of Varennes has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 66 votes on TMDB.

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History Comedy Drama
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