Danton

Name: Danton
Director: Hans Behrendt
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1931-01-21
Duration: 87 min
Cast: Fritz Kortner, Gustaf Gründgens, Lucie Mannheim, Alexander Granach, Gustav von Wangenheim

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1931 · 87 min · Drama · History · TMDB 5.8/10

Overview

This pre-WW II German costume drama chronicles the French Revolution with a particular focus upon Danton, Robespierre, and Marat. It depicts the dramatic downfall and execution of Georges Danton in 1794 at the hands of Maximilien Robespierre. The film also presents an interesting, if not historically inaccurate, portrayal of Louis XVI.

Directed by Hans Behrendt

Cast

Fritz Kortner — Danton
Gustaf Gründgens — Robespierre
Lucie Mannheim — Louise Gély
Alexander Granach — Marat
Gustav von Wangenheim — Desmoulins