Martin Luther
1953 · Movie · 106 min
★ 6.3(14)unSUB Rating
Produced by the Lutheran Church, this biographical drama depicts the struggle between the reformist monk and the medieval Roman Catholic Church.
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Details
- Years
- 1953
- Release date
- 1953-05-08
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 106 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 7.3/10 (14 votes)
Themes
- christianity
- rebel
- biography
- religion
- catholicism
- reformation
- 16th century
- protestantism
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Black and White · 1954 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1954 · nominated
Cast & crew
Niall MacGinnis
as Martin Luther
- JR
John Ruddock
as Vicar von Staupitz
- PL
Pierre Lefevre
as Spalatin
- GV
Guy Verney
as Melanchthon
Alastair Hunter
as Carlstadt
David Horne
as Duke Frederick
Fred Johnson
as Prior
- PL
Philip Leaver
as Pope Leo X
Heinz Piper
as Dr. Eck
- LW
Leonard White
as Emissary
Directed by Irving Pichel