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Danton

69.00% | January 12, 1983 | Drama, History

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.

Featured Crew

Andrzej Wajda
Director
Jean-Claude Carrière
Screenplay
Agnieszka Holland
Screenplay

Cast

Gérard Depardieu
Gérard Depardieu
Georges Danton
Wojciech Pszoniak
Wojciech Pszoniak
Maximilien Robespierre
Patrice Chéreau
Patrice Chéreau
Camille Desmoulins
Angela Winkler
Angela Winkler
Lucile Desmoulins

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