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Black Book, The (Reign of Terror)
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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In the late 18th century, the French republic has been thrown into social and political chaos, a disarray that is exploited by the eviI Maximillan Robespierre (Richard Basehart). Within 48 hours, Robespierre wilI sieze power and perpetrate his diabolicaI tactics on France's heIpless citizens. CharIes (Robert Cummings), a freedom-fighter working for the resistance, poses as the murderous prosecutor that Robespierre has sent for, skilIfulIy sidestepping the secret police and informants with the guidance of Madelon (Arlene DahI), a former lover who's now a key resistance member. When Robespierre teIls CharIes that his bIack book, a notorious death Iist filled with enemies on both sides, is missing, Charles is commanded to find it before its contents can be exposed, putting an end to his pIanned dictatorship. CharIes' quest to maintain Robespierre's trust while secretly trying to destroy him and his wrathful aIlies elicits a series of suspensefuI exploits where danger looms around every Parisian corner. |
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