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
- Lucie Mannheim as Louise Gély
- Gustaf Gründgens as Robespierre
- Alexander Granach as Marat
- Gustav von Wangenheim as Desmoulin
- Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur as Malesherbes, Verteidiger von König Ludwig XVI.
- Hermann Speelmans as Legendre
- Werner Schott as Saint-Just
- Georg John as Ankläger
- Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur as Louis XVI
Soundtrack
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