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This five-part East German biographical drama chronicles the life and religious reforms of Martin Luther, the 16th-century monk who sparked the Protestant Reformation. Produced by DEFA Studios for East German television to commemorate Luther's 500th birthday, the series follows Luther from his early protests against the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences in 1517 through his translation of the Bible.
Top Cast

Ulrich Thein
Martin Luther
Otto Mellies
Lucas Cranach
Ralf Kober
Philipp Melanchthon
Hartmut Puls
Georg Spalatin

Horst Schönemann
Kurfürst Friedrich der Weise
Gesine Laatz
Kristina Gaertner
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Rating
8.0/ 10
First Aired
1983-10-09
Seasons
1 Season · 5 Episodes
Genres
Drama






