Reign of Terror (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1949, Reign of Terror is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Anthony Mann, running about 87 minutes. “Open or shut… it can cost your life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Reign of Terror stars Robert Cummings as Charles D'Aubigny, Richard Basehart as Maximilian Robespierre, Richard Hart as François Barras and Arlene Dahl as Madeleine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Reign of Terror has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reign of Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reign of Terror tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reign of Terror (1949)?
- In US, Reign of Terror is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Reign of Terror worth watching?
- Reign of Terror holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Reign of Terror?
- Reign of Terror stars Robert Cummings, Richard Basehart, Richard Hart, Arlene Dahl and Arnold Moss.
- When was Reign of Terror released?
- Reign of Terror was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.