The Light on the Gallows (1976)
Europe in 1793. For years, England and France have been at war with each other. Now, France sends three men to the British colony of Jamaica to organize a slave revolt. The envoys are Debuisson, the grandson of a Jamaican rum manufacturer, who knows the island very well, his old friend Sasportas, and the sailor Galloudec. After having established contact with the fragmented rebel groups, they receive the surprising news of Napoleon′s takeover in France. Whereas Debuisson, who by now has gotten used to his role as a rich heir, wants to wait for new instructions from home, his companions are determined to press ahead with the revolt. When a slave kills a British guard, the situation escalates.
Director: Helmut Nitzschke
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: May 13, 1976
Cast
- Alexander Lang - Sasportas
- Amza Pellea - Debuisson
- Jürgen Holtz - Galloudec
- Erwin Geschonneck - Bering
- Heidemarie Wenzel - Elisabeth
- Käthe Reichel - Tante
- Milan Beli - Bloomfield
- Herbert Köfer - Myrtle
- Axel Triebel - Vetter James
- Volkmar Kleinert - Galdy
Screenplay
Cinematography: Claus Neumann
Editing: Evelyn Carow
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Helmut Nitzschke
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Light on the Gallows about?
- Europe in 1793. For years, England and France have been at war with each other. Now, France sends three men to the British colony of Jamaica to organize a slave revolt. The envoys are Debuisson, the grandson of a Jamaican rum manufacturer, who knows the island very well, his old friend Sasportas, and the sailor Galloudec. After having established contact with the fragmented rebel groups, they receive the surprising news of Napoleon′s takeover in France. Whereas Debuisson, who by now has gotten used to his role as a rich heir, wants to wait for new instructions from home, his companions are determined to press ahead with the revolt. When a slave kills a British guard, the situation escalates.
- Who directed The Light on the Gallows?
- The Light on the Gallows was directed by Helmut Nitzschke.
- Who stars in The Light on the Gallows?
- The Light on the Gallows stars Alexander Lang, Amza Pellea, Jürgen Holtz, Erwin Geschonneck, Heidemarie Wenzel, Käthe Reichel.
- How long is The Light on the Gallows?
- The Light on the Gallows has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Light on the Gallows?
- The Light on the Gallows is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Light on the Gallows produced?
- The Light on the Gallows was produced in East Germany, Germany.