Danton
Synopsis
At the height of Reign of Terror Maximilien Robespierre orchestrates the trial and execution of several of his fellow leading French revolutionaries including Georges Danton.
Top Cast
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Emil Jannings
Danton
Werner Krauss
Robespierre
Ferdinand von Alten
Hérault-Séchelles
Friedrich Kühne
Fouquier-Tinville
Ossip Runitsch
Camille Desmoulins
Eduard von Winterstein
Genaral Westermann
Hugo Döblin
Henriot
Maly Delschaft
Julia Danton
Robert Scholz
St. Just
Hilde Woerner
Mädchen Babette
Charlotte Ander
Lucile Desmoulins
Bernd Aldor
Minor Role (rumored)
Hans Dreier
Minor Role (rumored)
Albert Florath
Aufwiegler
Alexander Granach
Minor Role (rumored)
Fritz Kortner
Minor Role (rumored)
Elke Lorenz
Aufwieglerin
Conrad Veidt
Minor Role (rumored)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dimitri Buchowetzki
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Mayer, Dimitri Buchowetzki
- Original Title
- Danton
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Wörner-Filmgesellschaft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitri Buchowetzki
Carl Mayer, Dimitri Buchowetzki, Georg Büchner
Arpad Viragh
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitri Buchowetzki
Director
Carl Mayer
Screenplay
Arpad Viragh
Director of Photography
Hans Dreier
Production Design
Dimitri Buchowetzki
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Danton.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Danton
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Danton about?
At the height of Reign of Terror Maximilien Robespierre orchestrates the trial and execution of several of his fellow leading French revolutionaries including Georges Danton.
Who directed Danton?
Danton was directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki.
Who stars in Danton?
The principal cast of Danton includes Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss, Ferdinand von Alten, Friedrich Kühne, Ossip Runitsch.
When was Danton released and how long is it?
Danton was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.