| Luther | |
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| Directed by | Guy Green |
| Written by | Edward Anhalt (script) John Osborne (play) |
| Produced by | Ely Landau |
| Starring | Stacy Keach Julian Glover Maurice Denham Judi Dench Patrick Magee Hugh Griffith Robert Stephens |
| Cinematography | Freddie Young |
| Edited by | Malcolm Cooke |
| Music by | John Addison |
| Distributed by | American Film Theatre |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Luther is the 1974 American biographical drama film of John Osborne's biographical play, presenting the life of Martin Luther. It was one of eight in the first season of the American Film Theatre's series of plays made into films. It was produced by Ely Landau, directed by British director Guy Green, and filmed at Shepperton Studios, England. The film presents Martin Luther and his legacy for the world to evaluate. The young knight narrator (Julian Glover) is an "everyman" character who confronts Luther for advocating the suppression of the Peasants' Revolt of 1524–1526.