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30 October 2003 (Germany) moreTagline:
Rebel. Genius. Liberator.Plot:
During the early 16th Century idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
A Masterpiece of Historical Presentation moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Joseph Fiennes | ... | Martin Luther | |
| Jonathan Firth | ... | Girolamo Aleander | |
| Alfred Molina | ... | Johann Tetzel | |
| Claire Cox | ... | Katharina von Bora | |
| Peter Ustinov | ... | Frederick the Wise (as Sir Peter Ustinov) | |
| Bruno Ganz | ... | Johann von Staupitz | |
| Uwe Ochsenknecht | ... | Pope Leo X | |
| Mathieu Carrière | ... | Cardinal Jacob Cajetan | |
| Benjamin Sadler | ... | Georg Spalatin | |
| Jochen Horst | ... | Professor Andreas Karlstadt | |
| Torben Liebrecht | ... | Emperor Charles V | |
| Maria Simon | ... | Hanna | |
| Lars Rudolph | ... | Philip Melanchthon | |
| Marco Hofschneider | ... | Ulrich | |
| Christopher Buchholz | ... | Von der Eck |
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Rated PG-13 for disturbing images of violence.Parents Guide:
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123 minCountry:
GermanyColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Philippines:PG-13 | Sweden:11 | South Korea:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:14 | Finland:K-11 | Germany:12 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:12A | USA:PG-13Fun Stuff
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There are many instances when actual quotes are used by the characters. This includes Friar Tetzel's "Coin in the coffer rings a soul from Purgatory springs" as well as Luther's "Here I Stand" speech. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The film takes place over the course of three decades. However, none of the characters show any signs of aging, including Luther and the youthful German emperor. moreQuotes:
Martin Luther: [giving a lecture] When I became a monk I believed the monks cow would make me holy. Was I an arrogant fool? Now they have made me a doctor of divinity and I am tempted to believe that this scholars robe will make me wise.[laughter]
Martin Luther: Well, God once spoke through the mouth of an ass, and...
[laughter]
Martin Luther: Perhaps he is about to do so again. But...
[leaves his rostrum and starts walking around in the classroom. The students follow him very interested with their eyes]
Martin Luther: I will tell you straight what I think. Who here has been to Rome?
[a student raises his hand]
Martin Luther: Did you buy an indulgence?
Student: No.
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It is unfortunate that this film has such limited distribution as it to become one of the shining stars of historical dramas. Here in Miami it is only showing in 3 theaters. On opening day at 4:10 in the afternoon there were less than 10 people in the theater! Its attention to historical accuracy is commendable. The acting by Fiennes and Ustinov could not be improved in my view. I was swept away with drama and emotion of the portrayal of Luther at this time of crisis in Christianity. Interestingly the pivotal moment of the nailing of the 95 thesis to the door of the church in Wittenburg is regarded as fictional by most careful scholars of Luther! But the legend is so ingrained that I am glad it was presented. If you have any interest in the foundations of the schism with Catholicism you must see this film.