Title: Danton
Description: Georges Danton, the popular revolutionary leader, returns to Paris at a time when the new Republic is in disarray. Maximilien Robespierre and his allies have set up a monstrous dictatorship, beginning the infamous "Reign of Terror." Danton pleads with the people for an end to the bloodshed which violates the spirit of their revolution.
Subjects: Drama, Revolutionaries, Biography, Biographical films, Historical films, Feature films, History, Politics and government
Places: France, Paris (France)
People: Georges Jacques Danton (1759-1794), Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794)
Time periods: 1789-1799, Revolultion, 1794