Danton
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.
Where to watch Danton in United States
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Where is Danton streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Rakuten TV, Acontra Plus |
About Danton
Danton is a 1983 French-language drama and history film directed by Andrzej Wajda. The cast is led by Gérard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak, Patrice Chéreau. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Danton was produced by Gaumont and Zespół Filmowy "X" and made in France and Poland. It was released on January 12, 1983.
- Director
- Andrzej Wajda
- Writers
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Agnieszka Holland, Andrzej Wajda
- Release date
- January 12, 1983
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Poland
- Production
- Gaumont, Zespół Filmowy "X"
Danton cast & crew
Danton was directed by Andrzej Wajda and written by Jean-Claude Carrière, Agnieszka Holland, and Andrzej Wajda.
The cast features 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, and Alain Macé as François Héron.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jean Prodromidès, cinematography is by Igor Luther, and it was produced by Margaret Ménégoz and Barbara Pec-Ślesicka.
Is Danton worth watching?
Danton holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 175 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Danton is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Danton
Gérard Depardieu
Georges Danton
Wojciech Pszoniak
Maximilien Robespierre
Patrice Chéreau
Camille Desmoulins
Angela Winkler
Lucile Desmoulins
Roland Blanche
Lacroix of Eure-et-Loir
Alain Macé
François Héron
Jacques Villeret
François-Joseph Westermann
Anne Alvaro
Eléonore Duplay
Bogusław Linda
Antoine de Saint-Just
Emmanuelle Debever
Louison Danton
Krzysztof Globisz
André Amar
Ronald Guttman
Martial Herman
Danton — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Danton in United States?
Danton is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Danton on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Danton is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Danton in?
Danton is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Danton?
Danton runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
▸What is Danton rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 175 ratings.
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