Overview
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.
Cast
Danton
Louise Gély
Robespierre
Marat
Desmoulin
Malesherbes, Verteidiger von König Ludwig XVI.
Legendre
Saint-Just
Ankläger
Louis XVI
General Dumouriez
Kleinrentner
