Danton (1931)
1931 · 1h 27m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
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.
Director: Hans Behrendt
Writers: Heinz Goldberg, Hans Rehfisch
Cinematography: Nicolas Farkas
Cast
Fritz Kortner as DantonLucie Mannheim as Louise GélyGustaf Gründgens as RobespierreAlexander Granach as MaratGustav von Wangenheim as DesmoulinErnst Stahl-Nachbaur as Malesherbes, Verteidiger von König Ludwig XVI.Hermann Speelmans as LegendreWerner Schott as Saint-JustGeorg John as AnklägerErnst Stahl-Nachbaur as Louis XVIFerdinand Hart as General DumouriezCarl Goetz as KleinrentnerMore like this
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