Danton (1931)

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.

Released Jan. 21, 1931 87 min None+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: imdb.french-revolution, imdb.character-name-in-title

Production Companies: Allianz Tonfilm GmbH

Country: Germany
Languages: German