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Danton

1931, Movie, NR, 88 mins

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A fine example of the high standards German filmmaking achieved before the Nazis came to power. This film is the Germans' view of the French Revolution, and Kortner is masterly in the role of the revolutionist Danton. The story suffers a little due to the lack of clarity on the comparative values of Danton, Robespierre, and Marat. We see the three involved in the revolution, carrying out their historic duties, but are not sure why. Louis XVI is portrayed in a different way. ... read more leave a comment
Year: 1931
Rated NR

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Fritz Kortner: Danton
Gustaf Grundgens: Robespierre
Lucie Mannheim: Louise Gely
Alexander Granach: Marat
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur: Louis XVI
Gustav von Wangenheim: Desmoulins

 

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