The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade 1967
“By Peter Weiss”
What is The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade?
The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under Music, Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 22, 1967
- Studios
- National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)
- Genres
- Music, Drama, History
- Updated
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Overview
The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under Music, Drama, History. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“The Marquis de Sade directs asylum inmates in a play about Jean Paul Marat's death.”
- Features a unique theater within theater concept
- Based on the renowned play by Peter Weiss
- Specific run times and cast details are not provided in the text
- May have limited mainstream availability
Watch it if you are interested in filmed adaptations of historical plays.
The film deals with historical and dramatic themes within an asylum setting.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1967.
Who directs the play within the film?
The Marquis de Sade directs the play.
What is the subject of the play?
The play is about Jean Paul Marat's death.
Who wrote the original play?
The play is based on a 1963 play by Peter Weiss.
Who acts in the play in the story?
The patients of the Charenton Asylum act in the play.