Martin Luther
The dramatic black and white classic film of Martin Luther’s life made in the 1950’s. This film was originally released in theaters worldwide and nominated for an Academy Award. A magnificent depiction of Luther and the forces at work in the surrounding society that resulted in his historic reforming efforts. This film traces Luther’s life from a guilt-burdened monk to his eventual break with the Roman Church. This film, in spite of its age, continues to be a popular resource to introduce Luther’s life.
Genre: Drama
Director: Irving Pichel
Actors: Alastair Hunter, David Horne, Fred Johnson, Guy Verney, Heinz Piper, John Ruddock, Leonard White, Niall MacGinnis, Philip Leaver, Pierre Lefevre