
Martin Luther
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.
Last Episode Date: 1983-10-23

Ulrich Thein
Martin Luther

Horst Schönemann
Kurfürst Friedrich der Weise

Thomas Rühmann
Valentin Böhm

Renate Blume
Barbara Cranach

Lutz Riemann
Amsdorf

Hilmar Baumann
Schurff

Matthias Brenner
Hebestreit

Jens-Uwe Bogadtke
Johann Agricola

Heidrun Bartholomäus
Johanna Grunenberg

Karl Sturm
Stadtrichter