Danton

1931· Directed by Hans Behrendt★ 5.8 (6 votes)·87 min

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.

TMDb IMDb

Fritz Kortneras Danton Lucie Mannheimas Louise Gély Gustaf Gründgensas Robespierre Alexander Granachas Marat Gustav von Wangenheimas Desmoulin Ernst Stahl-Nachbauras Malesherbes, Verteidiger von König Ludwig XVI.Hermann Speelmansas Legendre Werner Schottas Saint-Just Georg Johnas Ankläger Ernst Stahl-Nachbauras Louis XVI Ferdinand Hartas General Dumouriez Carl Goetzas Kleinrentner