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5.8 / 10 IMDb January 21, 1931 1h 27m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 27m
Release Date
January 21, 1931
Genre
Drama, History
Status
Released
Languages
German
Cast
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
Werner Schott
as Saint-Just
Georg John
as Ankläger
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
as Louis XVI
Ferdinand Hart
as General Dumouriez
Carl Goetz
as Kleinrentner
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