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Martin Luther (1983)

1983-10-09 · 1h 30m · DE
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This five-part East German biographical drama chronicles the life and religious reforms of Martin Luther, the 16th-century monk who sparked the Protestant Reformation. Produced by DEFA Studios for East German television to commemorate Luther's 500th birthday, the series follows Luther from his early protests against the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences in 1517 through his translation of the Bible.

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Kurt VethDirector, Writer

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Ulrich TheinUlrich TheinMartin LutherOtto MelliesOtto MelliesLucas CranachRalf KoberRalf KoberPhilipp MelanchthonHartmut PulsHartmut PulsGeorg SpalatinHorst SchönemannHorst SchönemannKurfürst Friedrich der WeiseGesine LaatzGesine LaatzKristina GaertnerThomas RühmannThomas RühmannValentin BöhmRenate BlumeRenate BlumeBarbara CranachLutz RiemannLutz RiemannAmsdorfHilmar BaumannHilmar BaumannSchurffMatthias BrennerMatthias BrennerHebestreitJens-Uwe BogadtkeJens-Uwe BogadtkeJohann Agricola

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What is Martin Luther about?

This five-part East German biographical drama chronicles the life and religious reforms of Martin Luther, the 16th-century monk who sparked the Protestant Reformation. Produced by DEFA Studios for East German television to commemorate Luther's 500th birthday, the series follows Luther from his early protests against the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences in 1517 through his translation of the Bible.

How long is Martin Luther?

Martin Luther has a runtime of 90 minutes.