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Cast
Ulrich Thein
as Martin Luther
Otto Mellies
as Lucas Cranach
Ralf Kober
as Philipp Melanchthon
Hartmut Puls
as Georg Spalatin
Horst Schönemann
as Kurfürst Friedrich der Weise
Gesine Laatz
as Kristina Gaertner
Thomas Rühmann
as Valentin Böhm
Renate Blume
as Barbara Cranach
Lutz Riemann
as Amsdorf
Hilmar Baumann
as Schurff
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1983
Runtime1 Season
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
Director—
WritersKurt Veth
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMartin Luther
About Martin Luther
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.
Directed by —, Martin Luther leans on a strong ensemble — Ulrich Thein, Otto Mellies, Ralf Kober — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1983.
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