
“What is virtue? Reason put into practice?”
France, 1792. Chenier is an idealistic poet, in love with the aristocratic Maddalena. While Chenier supports such notions as "liberte, fraternite egalite," his sympathies do not extend to the current Reign of Terror. Likewise, the Revolutionary Tribunal has no need for poets or their girlfriends, especially those judged to be an Enemy of the State. Heads will roll.
Director
Václav Kašlík
Writers
Luigi Illica
Release Date
February 19, 1973
Runtime
1h 52m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Hardy Classic Video