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Danton (1931)

★ 5.8/10 87 min Drama, History Unknown German
Director: Hans Behrendt
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Fritz Kortner
Fritz Kortner Danton
Lucie Mannheim
Lucie Mannheim Louise Gély
Gustaf Gründgens
Gustaf Gründgens Robespierre
Alexander Granach
Alexander Granach Marat
Gustav von Wangenheim
Gustav von Wangenheim Desmoulin
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur Malesherbes, Verteidiger von König Ludwig XVI.
Hermann Speelmans
Hermann Speelmans Legendre
Werner Schott
Werner Schott Saint-Just

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