Danton(1921)
Danton Synopsis
At the height of Reign of Terror Maximilien Robespierre orchestrates the trial and execution of several of his fellow leading French revolutionaries including Georges Danton.
Danton (1921) is a history and drama film directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki, released on May 3, 1921 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss, Ferdinand von Alten and Friedrich Kühne. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Dimitri Buchowetzki
- Writers:
- Dimitri Buchowetzki, Georg Büchner, Carl Mayer
- Cinematographer:
- Arpad Viragh
- Production:
- Wörner-Filmgesellschaft
- Status:
- Released
Danton Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emil Jannings
as Danton
Werner Krauss
as Robespierre
Ferdinand von Alten
as Hérault-Séchelles
Friedrich Kühne
as Fouquier-Tinville
Ossip Runitsch
as Camille Desmoulins
- Eduard von Winterstein
Eduard von Winterstein
as Genaral Westermann
- Hugo Döblin
Hugo Döblin
as Henriot
Maly Delschaft
as Julia Danton
Robert Scholz
as St. Just
Hilde Woerner
as Mädchen Babette
Charlotte Ander
as Lucile Desmoulins
Bernd Aldor
as Minor Role (rumored)
Key crew
Directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki, written by Dimitri Buchowetzki, Georg Büchner and Carl Mayer.
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Danton Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Danton – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Danton?
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The main cast of Danton (1921) includes Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss, Ferdinand von Alten, Friedrich Kühne and Ossip Runitsch. The film was directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Danton released?
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Danton was released on May 3, 1921 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Danton worth watching?
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Danton (1921) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.