Movie

Danton

85%Critics13 reviews82%Audience107 reviews

7.8371average critics score, out of 1019822h 16mPG

HistoryDrama

This French film from a Polish director explores a famous friendship soured by politics and corruption. Georges Danton and Maximilien Robespierre fought side by side during the French Revolution. But when Danton takes control of France and starts executing citizens in droves, Robespierre feels it his duty to challenge his one-time comrade. Robespierre goes to Paris to remove his old friend from power, but Danton will not go down without a fight.

Directed by:

Andrzej Wajda