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.

Starring: Niall MacGinnis, Irving Pichel, John Ruddock, Annette Carell, Guy Verney

Category: Biography
Running Time: 105 min
Registration No: G/2009/1034