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.
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Fritz Kortner
Danton
Known for
Pandora's Box
The Hands of Orlac
Lucie Mannheim
Louise Gély
Known for
The 39 Steps
Bunny Lake Is Missing
Gustaf Gründgens
Robespierre
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M
Alexander Granach
Marat
Known for
Nosferatu
Ninotchka
Gustav von Wangenheim
Desmoulin
Known for
Nosferatu
Woman in the Moon
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur
Malesherbes, Verteidiger von König Ludwig XVI. / Louis XVI
Known for
M
The Murderers Are Among Us
Hermann Speelmans
Legendre
Also in
Sherlock Holmes: The Grey Lady
F.P.1 Doesn't Answer
Werner Schott
Saint-Just
Also in
Golgotha
Georg John
Ankläger
Known for
M
The Last Laugh
Ferdinand Hart
General Dumouriez
Also in
Jízdní hlídka
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Carl Goetz
Kleinrentner
Known for
Pandora's Box
Hans Behrendt Director · Heinz Goldberg Writer Hans Rehfisch Writer
First release January 21, 1931 · Produced in Germany
Production
Allianz Tonfilm GmbH
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Germany
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Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Germany · January 21, 1931
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No release date listed for United States.
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