Danton’s Death (1978): Cast
Danton’s Death is a 1978 historical drama directed by Alan Clarke, starring Norman Rodway as Danton, Ian Richardson and Don Henderson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Danton’s Death About?
The premise of Danton’s Death without spoilers.
Georg Büchner’s drama examines 1794’s peak of the Reign of Terror, when revolutionary zeal becomes a blood‑bath. Directors Alan Clarke and Stuart Griffiths stage the piece, showing Danton, the hero who, horrified by the guillotine he helped create, tries to stop the carnage, while Robespierre and Saint‑Just push the Jacobins forward with fierce zeal.
Danton’s Death Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- based on play
- character name in title
Danton’s Death Cast & Characters
Norman Rodway leads the cast as Danton, with Ian Richardson as Robespierre and Don Henderson as Mercier. Directed by Alan Clarke; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Clarke
- Norman Rodway as Danton
- Ian Richardson as Robespierre
- Don Henderson as Mercier
- Zoë Wanamaker as Lucille
Also Starring in Danton’s Death
· 14 more- Jonathan Adams Collot d'Herbois
- Shane Briant Hérault-Séchelles
- Anthony Higgins Camille
- John Woodnutt Fouquier-Tinville
- Michael Pennington Saint-Just
- Roger Sloman Barère
- Michael Cronin Billaud-Varennes
- James Aubrey Lacroix
- Michael Bilton 1st Gentleman
- Kate Fahy Julie
- Felicity Gibson Marchioness
- Christopher Banks 2nd Gentleman
- Nell Brennan Adelaide
- Emma Garden Marion
Danton’s Death Videos
The clip of Danton’s Death.
Danton’s Death Also Known As
Also known as “丹东之死”.
- Also known as
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- 丹东之死
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Danton’s Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Danton’s Death, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Danton’s Death?
Danton’s Death runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Danton’s Death released?
Danton’s Death was released on April 23, 1978.
Who directed Danton’s Death?
Danton’s Death was directed by Alan Clarke.
More films by Alan Clarke Who is in the cast of Danton’s Death?
Danton’s Death stars Norman Rodway as Danton, Ian Richardson as Robespierre and Don Henderson as Mercier, among 18 credited actors.
Does Danton’s Death have a post-credit scene?
No. Danton’s Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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