Luther (1974)
In 1525 the world was rocked by a powerful explosion. His name was Luther.
A 16th-century clergyman's view breaks the Catholic Church apart.
Casting
- Stacy Keach — Martin Luther
- Hugh Griffith — Tetzel
- Judi Dench — Katharina
- Peter Cellier — Prior
- Leonard Rossiter — Brother Weinand
- Patrick Magee — Luther's Father
- Thomas Heathcote — Friend
- Julian Glover — Knight
- Matthew Guinness — Reading Knight
- Peter Kenvyn — Praying Monk (uncredited)
- Tom Baker — Pope Leo X
- Malcolm Stoddard — Emperor Charles the Fifth
Interesting facts
- Based on: Luther
Luther is the 1974 American biographical drama film of John Osborne's biographical play, presenting the life of Martin Luther. It was one of eight in the first season of the American Film Theatre's series of plays made into films. It was produced by Ely Landau, directed by British director Guy Green, and filmed at Shepperton Studios, England. The film presents Martin Luther and his legacy for the world to evaluate. The young knight narrator is an "everyman" character who confronts Luther for advocating the suppression of the Peasants' Revolt of 1524–1526.
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