The movie “Luther” from 2003, is a biography drama that tells the iconic story of German monk, Martin Luther and his role in the Protestant Reformation. The key characters were enacted by famous actors like Joseph Fiennes, Alfred Molina, and Jonathan Firth. This information will show you the shooting places, important dates, and other interesting information about the movie and its creation.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Luther” took place at several different locations within Germany. Some of these areas include Bavaria Studios in Munich, Coburg in Bavaria, and Heldburg in Bad Colberg-Heldburg, Thuringia. Other sites include Neundorf and Rauenstein, both located in Thuringia. Filming began on April 16, 2002.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joseph Fiennes | Martin Luther |
| Alfred Molina | John Tetzel |
| Jonathan Firth | Girolamo Aleander |
| Claire Cox | Katharina von Bora |
| Bruno Ganz | Johann von Staupitz |
| Uwe Ochsenknecht | Pope Leo X |
| Mathieu Carrière | Cardinal Cajetan |
| Benjamin Sadler | Spalatin |
| Jochen Horst | Professor Carlstadt |
| Torben Liebrecht | Charles V |
| Maria Simon | Hanna |
| Lars Rudolph | Melanchthon |
| Marco Hofschneider | Ulrick |
| Christopher Buchholz | von der Eck |
| Timothy Peach | Karl von Miltitz |
| Tom Strauss | George of Brandenburg |
| Gene Reed | John of Saxony |
| Anian Zollner | Philipp of Hesse |
| Johannes Lang | Albert Archbishop of Mainz |
| Jeff Boyd | Prior |
| Jeff Caster | Matthew |
| Hussi Kutlucan | Blacksmith |
| Michael Traynor | Hans Luther |
| Joost Siedhoff | Old Monk |
| Anatole Taubman | Otto |
| Lena Krimmel | Theresa |
| Doris Prusova | Grete |
| Jindrich Fajst | Thomas |
| Robert Russell | Gravedigger |
| Felix Klare | Student 1 |
| Florian Panzner | Student 2 |
| Jens Winter | Fugger Auditor |
| Alexander Kendzia | Dominican Monk 1 |
| Cesare Cremonini | Dominican Monk 2 |
| Martino d’Amico | Dominican Monk 3 |
| James Babson | Dominican Monk 4 |
| Franco Mirabella | Vatican Monk |
| Thomas Dehler | Tradesman |
| Herb Andress | Gunter |
| Jirina Mencakova | Ex Nun |
| Mathias Engel | Common Man 1 |
| Ekkehard Schwarz | Common Man 2 |
| Jaroslav Novotny | Kaspar Sturm |
| Ron Agenant | Morality Play |
| Frank Bokemeyer | Morality Play |
| Jens Dorendorf | Morality Play |
| Tobias Dutschke | Morality Play |
| Garry Fishmann | Morality Play |
| Ulrich Gleichmann | Morality Play |
| Bernd Hahnke | Morality Play |
| Matthias Hille | Morality Play |
| Ronald Jopt | Morality Play |
| Jörg Jüsche | Morality Play |
| Friedrich Mierau | Morality Play |
| Günther Richter | Morality Play |
| Max Schubert | Morality Play |
| Alexander Simon | Morality Play |
| Georg Weissfeld | Morality Play |
| Michael Cella | Man in countryside (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Luther” is a historical movie directed by Eric Till.
- It was released on September 26, 2003, in the USA.
- The movie’s script was written by Camille Thomasson and Bart Gavigan.
- Prominent actors like Joseph Fiennes, Alfred Molina, and Jonathan Firth played main roles in the movie.
- The movie boasts of 4 wins and 1 nomination in various award categories.
- Joseph Fiennes played the part of Martin Luther, Alfred Molina was John Tetzel, and Jonathan Firth portrayed Girolamo Aleander.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bavaria Studios, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Latitude: 48.1351253
- Longitude: 11.5819806
- Place ID: ChIJ2V-Mo_l1nkcRfZixfUq4DAE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Munich, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Location Name: Coburg, Bavaria, Germany
- Latitude: 50.2612581
- Longitude: 10.962576
- Place ID: ChIJN4j0QRTOo0cRoNlh8Ci3HQQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 96450 Coburg, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Location Name: Heldburg, Bad Colberg-Heldburg, Thuringia, Germany
- Latitude: 50.2779766
- Longitude: 10.7308374
- Place ID: ChIJMznJEGG2o0cRII81dMGOIAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 98663 Heldburg-Bad Colberg-Heldburg, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Location Name: Rauenstein, Effelder-Rauenstein, Thuringia, Germany
- Latitude: 50.4147049
- Longitude: 11.046686
- Place ID: ChIJCULJ203Do0cRi3I92IkJ_U4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 96528 Frankenblick-Rauenstein, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
