Danton (1983)
Danton is a 1983 French-language drama movie directed by Andrzej Wajda, with a running time of 2h 16m. It stars Gérard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak and Patrice Chéreau.
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.
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What is Danton 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.
When was Danton released?
Danton was released on 12 January 1983.
How long is Danton?
Danton runs 2h 16m.
Who made Danton?
Danton was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Where can I watch Danton?
Danton is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Danton
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Gérard Depardieu as Georges Danton
- Wojciech Pszoniak as Maximilien Robespierre
- Patrice Chéreau as Camille Desmoulins
- Angela Winkler as Lucile Desmoulins
- Roland Blanche as Lacroix of Eure-et-Loir
- Alain Macé as François Héron
- Jacques Villeret as François-Joseph Westermann
- Anne Alvaro as Eléonore Duplay
- Bogusław Linda as Antoine de Saint-Just
- Emmanuelle Debever as Louison Danton
- Krzysztof Globisz as André Amar
- Ronald Guttman as Martial Herman
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