Overview
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.
Top Cast
Fritz Kortner
Danton
Gustaf Gründgens
Robespierre
Lucie Mannheim
Louise Gély
Alexander Granach
Marat
Gustav von Wangenheim
Desmoulins
Werner Schott
Saint Just
Hermann Speelmans
Legendre
Georg John
Fouquier-Tinville, der öffentliche Ankläger
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
König Ludwig XVI. von Frankreich
Walter Werner
Malsherbes, der Verteidiger des Königs
Status
Released
Budget
Unknown
Revenue
Unknown
Original Language
DE
Production Companies
Allianz Tonfilm GmbH