Morningstar
“In the begining was the Word”
Synopsis
In a world emerging from the Black Death, one ambitious priest faces the fury of a corrupt church as he struggles to maintain his integrity. "Morningstar" tells the story of John Wycliffe: maybe the most influential Christian of the medieval world. Living 150 years before Martin Luther, John Wycliffe has been called the "Morning Star of the Reformation". As the planet Venus appears on the horizon just before dawn, so John Wycliffe appeared in Europe just before the reawakening of Christianity in the 16th century. In "Morningstar", we follow in his footsteps as Wycliffe takes on the mammoth medieval powers of church and state.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Murdo MacLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Murdo MacLeod
- Original Title
- Morningstar
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murdo MacLeod
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morningstar
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What is Morningstar about?
In a world emerging from the Black Death, one ambitious priest faces the fury of a corrupt church as he struggles to maintain his integrity. "Morningstar" tells the story of John Wycliffe: maybe the most influential Christian of the medieval world. Living 150 years before Martin Luther, John Wycliffe has been called the "Morning Star of the Reformation". As the planet Venus appears on the horizon just before dawn, so John Wycliffe appeared in Europe just before the reawakening of Christianity in the 16th century. In "Morningstar", we follow in his footsteps as Wycliffe takes on the mammoth medieval powers of church and state.
Who directed Morningstar?
Morningstar was directed by Murdo MacLeod.
Who stars in Morningstar?
The principal cast of Morningstar includes Jared Morgan, Marcus Houden, Jon Buckeridge, Bernard O'Sullivan.
When was Morningstar released and how long is it?
Morningstar was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 18m.