Danton 93 years old

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.

Credits

Danton Cast

Name Character
Alexander Granach He was 37, 51 years old when he died as Marat
Fritz Kortner He was 38, 78 years old when he died as Danton
Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur He was 44, 74 years old when he died as Malesherbes, Verteidiger von König Ludwig XVI.
Gustaf Gründgens He was 31, 63 years old when he died as Robespierre
Gustav von Wangenheim He was 35, 80 years old when he died as Desmoulin
Lucie Mannheim She was 31, 77 years old when she died as Louise Gély

Danton Crew

Name Department
Hans Behrendt as Director. He was 41 (52) years old when He died Directing
Danton (93 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, January 21, 1931
  • Runtime: 87 minutes