Das Licht auf dem Galgen (1976): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1976, Das Licht auf dem Galgen is a drama and historia film directed by Helmut Nitzschke, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. Europe in 1793. For years, England and France have been at war with each other. Now, France sends three men to the British colony of Jamaica to organize a slave revolt. The envoys are Debuisson, the grandson of a Jamaican rum manufacturer, who knows the island very well, his old friend Sasportas, and the sailor Galloudec. After having established contact with the fragmented rebel groups, they receive the surprising news of Napoleon′s takeover in France. Whereas Debuisson, who by now has gotten used to his role as a rich heir, wants to wait for new instructions from home, his companions are determined to press ahead with the revolt. When a slave kills a British guard, the situation escalates.

Who’s in it. Das Licht auf dem Galgen stars Alexander Lang as Sasportas, Amza Pellea as Debuisson, Jürgen Holtz as Galloudec and Erwin Geschonneck as Bering, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Licht auf dem Galgen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Das Licht auf dem Galgen tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.