Thomas Müntzer (1956)
In 1523, young Thomas Müntzer arrives with his wife Ottilie in the Thuringian village Allstedt to assume the rectorate. As a follower of Luther′s teachings, he finds in the Bible not only reasons for clerical, but also for secular reforms. But when Luther turns away from the rural population after a discord with Müntzer, it is Müntzer who becomes the peoples′ spokesman. He is forced to go to Southern Germany, where he convenes with revolting farmers. But his way leads him back to Thuringia. In 1525, he and Heinrich Pfeiffer form the centre of the Thuringian peasant uprising in Mühlhausen, but their success is diminished by the fact that peasants and craftsmen don′t seem to be able to work together. In Frankenhausen, Müntzer becomes the leader of a peasants′ army that is set to fighting the ruler′s army – and sustains a devastating loss. Müntzer is arrested and sentenced to death by decapitation for his insurgency.
Cast
- Wolfgang Stumpf - Thomas Müntzer
- Margarete Taudte - Ottilie von Gersen
- Wolf Kaiser - Schwabenhannes
- Martin Flörchinger - Heinrich Pfeiffer
- Wolfgang Kaehler - Markus Stübner
- Heinz Giese - Hans Buss
- Ruth-Maria Kubitschek - Bärbel Buss
- Albert Garbe - Bauer Barthel
- Maly Delschaft - Frau Barthel
- Hans-Joachim Büttner - Veit
Screenplay
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thomas Müntzer about?
- In 1523, young Thomas Müntzer arrives with his wife Ottilie in the Thuringian village Allstedt to assume the rectorate. As a follower of Luther′s teachings, he finds in the Bible not only reasons for clerical, but also for secular reforms. But when Luther turns away from the rural population after a discord with Müntzer, it is Müntzer who becomes the peoples′ spokesman. He is forced to go to Southern Germany, where he convenes with revolting farmers. But his way leads him back to Thuringia. In 1525, he and Heinrich Pfeiffer form the centre of the Thuringian peasant uprising in Mühlhausen, but their success is diminished by the fact that peasants and craftsmen don′t seem to be able to work together. In Frankenhausen, Müntzer becomes the leader of a peasants′ army that is set to fighting the ruler′s army – and sustains a devastating loss. Müntzer is arrested and sentenced to death by decapitation for his insurgency.
- Who directed Thomas Müntzer?
- Thomas Müntzer was directed by Martin Hellberg.
- Who stars in Thomas Müntzer?
- Thomas Müntzer stars Wolfgang Stumpf, Margarete Taudte, Wolf Kaiser, Martin Flörchinger, Wolfgang Kaehler, Heinz Giese.
- How long is Thomas Müntzer?
- Thomas Müntzer has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is Thomas Müntzer?
- Thomas Müntzer is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Thomas Müntzer produced?
- Thomas Müntzer was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of Thomas Müntzer?
- The themes of Thomas Müntzer include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.