The Light on the Gallows (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film
Released in 1976, The Light on the Gallows is a drama and history 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. The Light on the Gallows 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 The Light on the Gallows page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Light on the Gallows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch The Light on the Gallows (1976)?
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- Who stars in The Light on the Gallows?
- The Light on the Gallows stars Alexander Lang, Amza Pellea, Jürgen Holtz, Erwin Geschonneck and Heidemarie Wenzel.