Raller of the Crown
Raller of the Crown

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Raller of the Crown

1932
Movie
66 min
Swedish

Follows a group of navvies as they work on completing the last great railway through the Swedish wilderness.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users88%
Director: George FitzmauriceGenres: Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

In 18th-century France, during a period of unrest, a young woman finds herself caught between her loyalty to the monarchy and her growing feelings for a charismatic revolutionary leader. As the storming of the Bastille approaches, she must make a choice that will determine her fate and that of those she loves.

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its historical sweep, romantic drama, and strong performances, particularly from Boyer and Annabella. It captured the public's imagination with its depiction of a pivotal moment in French history.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and emotionally resonant historical drama.

  • Charles Boyer delivers a commanding performance as the revolutionary leader.

  • The film masterfully blends romance with the turbulent events of the French Revolution.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its epic scope, compelling love story, and accurate portrayal of the revolutionary era. Many found the performances captivating and the historical context engaging.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director.

Fun Fact

The elaborate costumes and set designs were painstakingly recreated to accurately reflect the fashion and architecture of late 18th-century France.

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