Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas Poster

Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas

59.31% | August 14, 2013 | Drama, History

In the 16th century in the Cévennes, a horse dealer by the name of Michael Kohlhaas leads a happy and prosperous family life. When a lord treats him unjustly, this pious, upstanding man raises an army and puts the country to fire and sword in order to have his rights restored.

Featured Crew

Martin Wheeler
Original Music Composer
Christelle Berthevas
Screenplay
Heinrich von Kleist
Novel

Cast

Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen
Michael Kohlhaas
Bruno Ganz
Bruno Ganz
The Governor
Denis Lavant
Denis Lavant
The Theologist

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