Luther
Luther – Ein Film der deutschen Reformation
Synopsis
German silent film about the life of Martin Luther
Top Cast
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Eugen Klöpfer
Martin Luther
Rudolf Lettinger
Luthers Vater
Elsa Wagner
Luthers Mutter
Livio Pavanelli
Alexius
Arthur Kraußneck
Staupitz
Karl Platen
Bruder Franziskus
Theodor Loos
Melanchthon
Hermann Vallentin
Professor Karlstadt
Karl Elzer
Friedrich der Weise
Werner Schott
Johann der Beständige
Ferdinand von Alten
Miltitz
Bruno Kastner
Ulrich von Hutten
Leopold von Ledebur
Sickingen
Ernst Rückert
Reichsherold Caspar Sturm
Max Maximilian
Hans Sachs
Max Grünberg
Albrecht Dürer
Jakob Tiedtke
Tetzel
Max Schreck
Alexander
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Kyser
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Kyser
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Zeller
- Original Title
- Luther – Ein Film der deutschen Reformation
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Kyser
Hans Kyser
Wolfgang Zeller
Josef Coböken
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Kyser
Director
Hans Kyser
Screenplay
Josef Coböken
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Luther
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Luther about?
German silent film about the life of Martin Luther
Who directed Luther?
Luther was directed by Hans Kyser.
Who stars in Luther?
The principal cast of Luther includes Eugen Klöpfer, Rudolf Lettinger, Elsa Wagner, Livio Pavanelli, Arthur Kraußneck.
When was Luther released and how long is it?
Luther was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Luther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Luther was composed by Wolfgang Zeller.