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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Danton | |
| Robespierre | |
| Louise Gély | |
| Marat | |
| Desmoulins | |
| WWerner SchottSaint Just | Saint Just |
| Legendre | |
| Fouquier-Tinville, der öffentliche Ankläger | |
| König Ludwig XVI. von Frankreich | |
| Malsherbes, der Verteidiger des Königs | |
| Der Herzog von Coburg | |
| General Dumouriez | |
| Ein Kleinrentner | |
| TTill KlockowCornelia, Robespierres Haushälterin | Cornelia, Robespierres Haushälterin |
| Sanson, der Henker von Paris |