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Danton

Based On “Danton's Death”

Danton is a 1931 German historical drama film directed by Hans Behrendt and starring Fritz Kortner, Lucie Mannheim and Gustaf Gründgens. It depicts the dramatic downfall and execution of Georges Danton in 1794 at the hands of Maximilien Robespierre.

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Release date:
1931
Director:
Hans Behrendt
Cast:
Fritz Kortner, Lucie Mannheim, Gustaf Gründgens, Alexander Granach, Gustav von Wangenheim
Genre:
Drama
Country:
Germany
Language:
German
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Book vs Film

Cover of Danton's Death
The Book · 1835

Danton's Death
Poster for Danton
The Film · 1931

Danton

Hans Behrendt

★ 7.1 / 10 88 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 96 years after publication.

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