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Martin Luther

19831 seasonKurt Veth
IMDb 7.8

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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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What is Martin Luther (1983) 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…

Who stars in Martin Luther?

Martin Luther stars Ulrich Thein (Martin Luther), Otto Mellies (Lucas Cranach), Ralf Kober (Philipp Melanchthon), Hartmut Puls (Georg Spalatin), Horst Schönemann (Kurfürst Friedrich der Weise). The series was created by Kurt Veth.

How many seasons does Martin Luther have?

Martin Luther has 1 seasons. There are 5 episodes in total.

Is Martin Luther worth watching?

Martin Luther holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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