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Danton's Death
Danton's Death
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DANTON'S DEATH

BBC Play of the Month: Danton's Death

Directed by Alan Clarke
United Kingdom, 1978
Drama, TV Movie

Synopsis

The story of Georges Danton, a leader of the French Revolution, who created the office of the Revolutionary Tribunal as a strong arm for the Revolutionary Government. Within months he knew this power was a terrible mistake and fought to have it ended with tragic consequences.

Synopsis

The story of Georges Danton, a leader of the French Revolution, who created the office of the Revolutionary Tribunal as a strong arm for the Revolutionary Government. Within months he knew this power was a terrible mistake and fought to have it ended with tragic consequences.