Characters & Themes
Lafayette (1962) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1962 · 158 mins · French
- Directed by
- Jean Dréville
- Starring
- Orson Welles, Vittorio De Sica, Wolfgang Preiss, Jack Hawkins, Michel Galabru, Howard St. John
The film dramatizes the legendary shot that sparked a revolution, following the 19‑year‑old French pacifist Marquis de Lafayette as he abandons his neutral stance to join the American colonists. His courageous decision and ensuing exploits highlight the fierce struggle for independence and his lasting impact on the Revolutionary cause.
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