Danton (1931)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1931-01-21
Runtime: 87 minutes
Director: Hans Behrendt
Top Cast
- Fritz Kortner as Danton
- Gustaf Gründgens as Robespierre
- Lucie Mannheim as Louise Gély
- Alexander Granach as Marat
- Gustav von Wangenheim as Desmoulins
- Werner Schott as Saint Just
- Hermann Speelmans as Legendre
- Georg John as Fouquier-Tinville, der öffentliche Ankläger
- Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur as König Ludwig XVI. von Frankreich
- Walter Werner as Malsherbes, der Verteidiger des Königs
Soundtrack
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