Martin Luther
Originally released in 1983. Martin Luther is a drama/history film. directed by Rainer Wolffhardt.
Starring Lambert Hamel, Herbert Stass, and Michael Habeck
Synopsis
At the beginning of the 16th century, the Christian Martin Luther followed his calling and became an Augustinian monk in Erfurt. However, his life in the monastery confronted him with his fears of a judging God. These were finally taken away from him through the study of his religion, which emphasized a merciful Creator. As a theologian in Wittenberg, he then went public with his 95 theses, which criticized the church's practice of forgiving sins in exchange for money. A momentous dispute began.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1983
42 years ago
Language
German
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Lambert Hamel
as Martin Luther
Herbert Stass
as Vater Luther
Michael Habeck
as Johann Tetzel
Heini Göbel
as Johann von Staupitz
Rolf Illig
as Prior
Ernst Fritz Fürbringer
as Kardinal Cajetan
Wolf-Dietrich Berg
as Sekretär bzw. Päpstlicher Legat
Jörg Pleva
as Kaiser Karl V.
Dieter Pfaff
as Papst Leo X.
Mathias Einert
as Erzbischof Albrecht
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Eikon Gesellschaft für Fernsehen und Film, München
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther about?
At the beginning of the 16th century, the Christian Martin Luther followed his calling and became an Augustinian monk in Erfurt. However, his life in the monastery confronted him with his fears of ...
Who directed Martin Luther?
Martin Luther was directed by Rainer Wolffhardt.
When was Martin Luther released?
Martin Luther was released on November 10, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Martin Luther?
The main cast of Martin Luther includes Lambert Hamel, Herbert Stass, Michael Habeck, Heini Göbel, Rolf Illig.