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Danton (1983)
Director: Andrzej Wajda
Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Wojciech Pszoniak, Patrice Chéreau, Angela Winkler
7.4
85%Runtime136 min
RatingPG
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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.
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Danton (1983), directed by Andrzej Wajda, is a critically acclaimed historical drama that examines the conflict between Danton and Robespierre during the French Revolution. The film has an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.4/10 score on IMDb, indicating positive reception from both critics and the general audience.
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Danton (1983) directed by acclaimed Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda is a riveting historical drama that pits two revolutionary icons against each other, showcasing GĂ©rard Depardieu's powerful performance as the charismatic Danton challenging Robespierre's brutal reign of terror during the French Revolution.
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Danton is a 1983 French-language film depicting the last weeks of Georges Danton, one of the leaders of the French Revolution. It is an adaptation of the 1929 play The Danton Case by Stanisława Przybyszewska.
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