Martin Luther (1953)
In 1505, Martin Luther (Niall MacGinnis) abandons his law studies to become a monk. After being ordained a priest, Luther grows increasingly troubled by the Catholic Church's practices, including using Latin during services and offering absolution -- known as "indulgences" -- for sinners. In 1517, Pope Leo X (Philip Leaver) tries to bring the church much-needed money by selling indulgences. Outraged, Luther writes down his famous 95 Theses, publicly challenging church dogma.
- Cast:
- Niall MacGinnis, John Ruddock, Pierre Lefevre
- Director:
- Irving Pichel
- Writer:
- Allan Sloane, Lothar Wolff, Theodore G. Tappert
- Language:
- English
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Martin Luther (1953)
In 1505, Martin Luther (Niall MacGinnis) abandons his law studies to become a monk. After being ordained a priest, Luther grows increasingly troubled by the Catholic Church's practices, including using Latin during services and offering absolution -- known as "indulgences" -- for sinners. In 1517, Pope Leo X (Philip Leaver) tries to bring the church much-needed money by selling indulgences. Outraged, Luther writes down his famous 95 Theses, publicly challenging church dogma.
- Cast:
- Niall MacGinnis, John Ruddock, Pierre Lefevre
- Director:
- Irving Pichel
- Writer:
- Allan Sloane, Lothar Wolff, Theodore G. Tappert
- Language:
- English