Martin Luther
“"No man can command my conscience!"”
Synopsis
A biopic of Martin Luther, covering his life between 1505 and 1530, and the birth of the Protestant Reformation movement.
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Niall MacGinnis
Martin Luther
John Ruddock
Vicar von Staupitz
Pierre Lefevre
Spalatin
Guy Verney
Melanchthon
Alastair Hunter
Carlstadt
David Horne
Duke Frederick
Fred Johnson
Prior
Philip Leaver
Pope Leo X
Heinz Piper
Dr. Eck
Leonard White
Emissary
Egon Strohm
Cardinal Alexander
Annette Carell
Katherine von Bora (as Annette Carrell)
Alexander Gauge
Tetzel
Henry Oscar
Irving Pichel
Brueck
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Screenplay & Story
- Lothar Wolff, Allan Sloane
- Original Score
- Mark Lothar
- Original Title
- Martin Luther
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Louis de Rochemont Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel
Lothar Wolff, Allan Sloane
Mark Lothar
Fritz Stapenhorst
Lothar Wolff, Robert E. A. Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Pichel
Director
Lothar Wolff
Writer
Fritz Stapenhorst
Editor
Lothar Wolff
Producer
Allan Sloane
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Martin Luther
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Martin Luther about?
A biopic of Martin Luther, covering his life between 1505 and 1530, and the birth of the Protestant Reformation movement.
Who directed Martin Luther?
Martin Luther was directed by Irving Pichel.
Who stars in Martin Luther?
The principal cast of Martin Luther includes Niall MacGinnis, John Ruddock, Pierre Lefevre, Guy Verney, Alastair Hunter.
When was Martin Luther released and how long is it?
Martin Luther was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Martin Luther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Martin Luther was composed by Mark Lothar.