Danton

1931·Movie
1h 27min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes85%82%

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About

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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Crew

Directed by:
Hans Behrendt
Written by:
Heinz Goldberg, Hans Rehfisch
Composed by:
Artur Guttmann

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Danton

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Is Danton worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Danton?

1 h 27 min

Danton runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Danton?

Critics85
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Danton higher (85) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Danton in?

German

It was made in German.

What tropes does Danton use?

Courtroom AnticsCorrupt PoliticianEvil Lawyer JokeMorally Bankrupt BankerKangaroo CourtSecret PoliceGilded CageReign of TerrorIcon of RebellionGenius CrippleFull-Circle RevolutionWell-Intentioned Extremistand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Danton, including Courtroom Antics, Corrupt Politician, Evil Lawyer Joke.

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