21 January 1931 Drama, History 87 mins
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.
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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
Georg John as Ankläger
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur as Louis XVI
Ferdinand Hart as General Dumouriez
Carl Goetz as Kleinrentner
Hans Behrendt Director
Nicolas Farkas Director of Photography
Heinz Goldberg Writer
Artur Guttmann Sound Director
Hans Rehfisch Writer
Germany 21 January 1931
More movie trailers, teasers, and clips from Danton:
Danton - Filmclip Deutsch.
Press CC/Box in screen to activate English subtitles Action opens in November of 1793 with Danton returning to Paris from his country retreat upon learning that ...
French with english subtitles. DANTON : L'œuvre est construite sur l'opposition entre deux hommes Danton et Robespierre qui incarnent deux visions ...
Rare silent film classic starring first person to win Academy Award (for two films) ... RARE General Crack (1929) John Barrymore & Danton (1921) Emil Jannings ...
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