Danton
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.
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Fritz Kortner
Danton
Gustaf Gründgens
Robespierre
Lucie Mannheim
Louise Gély
Alexander Granach
Marat
Gustav von Wangenheim
Desmoulins
Werner Schott
Saint Just
Hermann Speelmans
Legendre
Georg John
Fouquier-Tinville, der öffentliche Ankläger
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
König Ludwig XVI. von Frankreich
Walter Werner
Malsherbes, der Verteidiger des Königs
Georg H. Schnell
Der Herzog von Coburg
Ferdinand Hart
General Dumouriez
Carl Goetz
Ein Kleinrentner
Till Klockow
Cornelia, Robespierres Haushälterin
Friedrich Gnaß
Sanson, der Henker von Paris
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Behrendt
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinz Goldberg, Hans Rehfisch
- Original Title
- Danton
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Allianz Tonfilm GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Behrendt
Heinz Goldberg, Hans Rehfisch
Nicolas Farkas
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Behrendt
Director
Nicolas Farkas
Director of Photography
Heinz Goldberg
Writer
Hans Rehfisch
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Danton
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What is Danton about?
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.
Who directed Danton?
Danton was directed by Hans Behrendt.
Who stars in Danton?
The principal cast of Danton includes Fritz Kortner, Gustaf Gründgens, Lucie Mannheim, Alexander Granach, Gustav von Wangenheim.
When was Danton released and how long is it?
Danton was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.