Danton

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Release date: January 21, 1931
Duration: 87 minutes
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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.

Starring

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Fritz Kortner
Danton
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Lucie Mannheim
Louise Gély
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Gustaf Gründgens
Robespierre