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Danton

1983·Movie
2h 16min

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Danton and Robespierre were close friends and fought together in the French Revolution, but by 1793 Robespierre was France's ruler, determined to wipe out opposition with a series of mass executions that became known as the Reign of Terror. Danton, well known as a spokesman of the people, had been living in relative solitude in the French countryside, but he returned to Paris to challenge Robespierre's violent rule and call for the people to demand their rights. Robespierre, however, could not accept such a challenge, even from a friend and colleague, and he blocked out a plan for the capture and execution of Danton and his allies.
French RevolutionPolitical IntrigueHistorical DramaPower StruggleTragic FateSocial CommentaryIntense DialogueCharacter-DrivenBleak Atmosphere

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Is Danton worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Danton rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Danton?

2 h 16 min

Danton runs 2 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Danton?

Critics85
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Danton much the same way.

What language is Danton in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Poland.

In how many countries can I watch Danton?

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What tropes does Danton use?

The Revolution Will Not Be CivilizedEvil Lawyer JokeReign of TerrorSecret PoliceHellhole PrisonMorally Bankrupt BankerCorrupt PoliticianWell-Intentioned ExtremistKangaroo CourtGenius CrippleCourtroom AnticsGilded Cageand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Danton, including The Revolution Will Not Be Civilized, Evil Lawyer Joke, Reign of Terror.