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

Fritz Kortner

Danton

Lucie Mannheim

Louise Gély

Gustaf Gründgens

Robespierre

Alexander Granach

Marat

Gustav von Wangenheim

Desmoulin

Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur

Malesherbes, Verteidiger von König Ludwig XVI.