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Luther (2003) [VHS] | ![Luther (2003) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CZM3DKB5L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Eric Till
Actors: Joseph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz, Peter Ustinov, Alfred Molina, Jonathan Firth
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
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Rating:  243 reviews
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Latin (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 1
Running Time: 113 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
UPC: 027616906526
EAN: 0027616906526
Release Date: November 30, 2004
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Like The Passion of the Christ, Luther is the story of a spiritual leader, German monk Martin Luther (Joseph Fiennes), in opposition to the religious orthodoxy of the time (in his case, the 1500s). His goal--to bring God to the people and to take money, fear, and shame out of the equation--made him a reformer to some, a heretic to others. Released around the same time as Mel Gibson's blockbuster, it failed to attract the same degree of attention--or controversy. Granted, it's a different film, but not radically so. Directed by Eric Till (Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace), Luther isn't always easy to follow or as emotionally involving as it could be. That said, it's a fascinating story and Fiennes receives solid support from Alfred Molina (Frida), Bruno Ganz (Wings of Desire), and the late Sir Peter Ustinov (Spartacus), in his final film role, as Frederick the Wise. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Description
Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love) stars as Martin Luther, the brilliant man of God whose defiant actions changed the world, in this epic, ravishingly beautiful (The New York Times)film that traces Luther's extraordinary and exhilarating quest for the people's liberation. Regional princes and the powerful Church wield a fast, firm and merciless grip on 16th-century Germany. But when Martin Luther issues a shocking challenge to their authority, the people declare him their new leaderand hero. Even when threatened with violent death, Luther refuses to back down, sparkinga bloody revolution that shakes the entire continent to its core.
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 True Chistianity August 7, 2010
Craig (Alexandria, VA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The movie is excellent, especially for those new to Christianity, the truth about Catholic deceit/strong-arming, and the beginning of a Protestant beginning. I would like to see a movie that covers Luther's entire life. Be sure to read about him and reformation and don't take this movie as gospel.
Luther July 27, 2010
sleepy
I purchased a used copy of Luther. It was as if it were new!
 Luther July 17, 2010
Lois Payne (ILLINOIS)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The movie started out slow and was a little hard to follow. As the story progressed I was able to follow the plot and by the time it was over I was spell bound. Martin Luther followed his heart in his search for God and truth. He didn't set out to be a reformer or to start a new church. He had the courage of his convictions and stood up for what he believed was right to the benefit of the christian world. He had a heart for the people and wanted them to be free from bondage through the love and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was blessed to find a wife who was strong and wise and able to be a help meet to him.
 This guy had issues. July 5, 2010
William (Florida)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
Too bad they didn't show his arguments with the devil in which luther and the devil would throw feces at each other. Lutherans must be so proud to have a psychotic nutjob who was completely ignorant of history and Church(the true Church that is)teaching as their founder. No big surprise that their attendance is dwindling to practically nothing.
 My mess up May 31, 2010
Arturo Bustamante (USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got the correct movie but not the right format I guess I was not looking when I order figured only dvds were being sold now but I got a VHS not happy had to send it back lost money since i had to pay for shipping.
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