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A King for Burning

Series Overview

In 1534, the legendary Jan van Leyden, an Anabaptist, preaches in Münster, causing Catholics and Protestants alike to defect in droves—especially women. This leads to a bloody power struggle between the Anabaptists, the Church, the nobility, and the citizens, which ends in a long siege of Münster by the prince-bishop Franz von Waldeck.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network

Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

Air Date Window

1993 – 1993

Premiered: Wed, Nov 17, 1993

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Nov 24, 1993

Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tom Toelle

Screenplay & Story

Manfred Purzer

Original Score & Music

Wojciech Kilar

Director of Photography

Theo Bierkens

Film Editing

Wiktor Grodecki

Producers

Rolf M. Degener

Department Leadership Roster

Tom Toelle

Director

Rolf M. Degener

Producer

Manfred Purzer

Manfred Purzer

Writer

Wojciech Kilar

Wojciech Kilar

Original Music Composer

Theo Bierkens

Theo Bierkens

Director of Photography

Wiktor Grodecki

Wiktor Grodecki

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About A King for Burning

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What is A King for Burning about?

In 1534, the legendary Jan van Leyden, an Anabaptist, preaches in Münster, causing Catholics and Protestants alike to defect in droves—especially women. This leads to a bloody power struggle between the Anabaptists, the Church, the nobility, and the citizens, which ends in a long siege of Münster by the prince-bishop Franz von Waldeck.

How many seasons does A King for Burning have?

A King for Burning comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in A King for Burning?

Key cast members in A King for Burning include Deborah Kaufmann, Charo López, Michael Habeck, Olgierd Łukaszewicz, Omero Antonutti.

Who created or directed A King for Burning?

A King for Burning was developed and directed by Tom Toelle.