Danton
Originally released in 1931. Danton is a drama/history film. directed by Hans Behrendt. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fritz Kortner, Lucie Mannheim, and Gustaf Gründgens
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1931
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Danton?
Danton was directed by Hans Behrendt.
How long is Danton?
Danton has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Danton released?
Danton was released on January 21, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Danton?
The main cast of Danton includes Fritz Kortner, Lucie Mannheim, Gustaf Gründgens, Alexander Granach, Gustav von Wangenheim.