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Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas

Drama set in the 16th century. When a horse trader is wronged by a baron, he raises an army and begins a revolt in search of justice.

Drama set in the 16th century. Horse trader Michael Kohlhaas is wrongfully taxed by a corrupt baron, his horses taken from him and his servant attacked. Thwarted in his attempts to seek compensation through the courts, he raises an army and begins a revolt in search of justice.

In French with English subtitles.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Sun 29 Jul 201801:40

Credits

RoleContributor
Michael KohlhaasMads Mikkelsen
The GovernorBruno Ganz
LisbethMelusine Mayance
The BaronSwann Arlaud
CésarDavid Bennent
JudithDelphine Chuillot
The PreacherDavid Kross
The PrincessRoxane Duran
The TheologistDenis Lavant
The ArmlessSergi Lopez
JeremiePaul Bartel
The LawyerJacques Nolot
The AbbessAmira Casar
DirectorArnaud des Pallieres

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