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Danton's Death

7.0/10 · 71 votesApr 23, 197895 min

Ranked #5 of 7 in Season 13•−0.3 vs season avg

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Georges Danton, a leader of the French Revolution, 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.

Season 13 Episodes7

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Alan Clarke

Alan Clarke

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David E. Jones

Producer

Alan Clarke

Alan Clarke

Writer

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Stuart Griffiths

Writer

Georg Büchner

Georg Büchner

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Episode Summary

"Danton's Death" is episode 7 of BBC Play of the Month season 13. It scored 7.0/10 from 71 votes, ranking #5 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Alan Clarke and written by Alan Clarke, Stuart Griffiths, it aired on April 23, 1978.