In 1794, Danton and Camille Desmoulins go against Robespierre. Danton claimes to be sick of the revolutionary struggle and seeks the company of women. He decides to meet Robespierre but is arrested shortly afterwards. At his trial, he rediscovers his oratorical powers, but whilst in prison, he expresses his feelings in the face of death...
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Georges WilsonGeorges-Jacques Danton | Georges-Jacques Danton |
 Michel Le RoyerCamille Desmoulins | Camille Desmoulins |
 Alain MottetMaximilien Robespierre | Maximilien Robespierre |
 Denis ManuelLouis-Antoine Saint-Just | Louis-Antoine Saint-Just |
 Jean-François RémiHérault de Séchelles | Hérault de Séchelles |
 Anne DoatJulie | Julie |
 Édith ScobLucile Desmoulins | Lucile Desmoulins |
| JJacques DannovillePhilippeaux | Philippeaux |
 Paul Le PersonSimon | Simon |
 Claudine RaffalliLa femme de Simon | La femme de Simon |
| BBernard SalvageFouquier-Tinville | Fouquier-Tinville |
 Pierre GallonLe Lyonnais | Le Lyonnais |
| DDominique SantarelliLegendre | Legendre |
 André HaberCollot d'Herbois | Collot d'Herbois |
 André FalconLacroix | Lacroix |
 Françoise GiretMarion | Marion |
 Chantal BanlierAdélaïde | Adélaïde |
| VViviane ElbazRosalie | Rosalie |