Danton (1921)

6.5/10 87 min History Drama

Overview

At the height of Reign of Terror Maximilien Robespierre orchestrates the trial and execution of several of his fellow leading French revolutionaries including Georges Danton.

Cast

Emil Jannings

Danton

Werner Krauss

Robespierre

Ferdinand von Alten

Hérault-Séchelles

Friedrich Kühne

Fouquier-Tinville

Ossip Runitsch

Camille Desmoulins

Maly Delschaft

Julia Danton

Robert Scholz

St. Just

Hilde Woerner

Mädchen Babette

Charlotte Ander

Lucile Desmoulins

Bernd Aldor

Minor Role (rumored)

Albert Florath

Aufwiegler

Alexander Granach

Minor Role (rumored)

Fritz Kortner

Minor Role (rumored)

Conrad Veidt

Minor Role (rumored)

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