6.5The Light on the Gallows · 1976
The Light on the Gallows (1976) is a Drama / History film directed by Helmut Nitzschke, starring Alexander Lang, Amza Pellea, Jürgen Holtz.
DramaHistory
6.5Overview
Europe in 1793. For years, England and France have been at war with each other. Now, France sends three men to the British colony of Jamaica to organize a slave revolt. The envoys are Debuisson, the grandson of a Jamaican rum manufacturer, who knows the island very well, his old friend Sasportas, and the sailor Galloudec. After having established contact with the fragmented rebel groups, they receive the surprising news of Napoleon′s takeover in France. Whereas Debuisson, who by now has gotten used to his role as a rich heir, wants to wait for new instructions from home, his companions are determined to press ahead with the revolt. When a slave kills a British guard, the situation escalates.
Cast
Alexander Lang, Amza Pellea, Jürgen Holtz, Erwin Geschonneck, Heidemarie Wenzel, Käthe Reichel, Milan Beli, Herbert Köfer
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What is "The Light on the Gallows" about?
Europe in 1793. For years, England and France have been at war with each other. Now, France sends three men to the British colony of Jamaica to organize a slave revolt. The envoys are Debuisson, the grandson of a Jamaican rum manufacturer, who knows the island very well, his old friend Sasportas, and the sailor Galloudec. After having established contact with the fragmented rebel groups, they receive the surprising news of Napoleon′s takeover in France. Whereas Debuisson, who by now has gotten used to his role as a rich heir, wants to wait for new instructions from home, his companions are determined to press ahead with the revolt. When a slave kills a British guard, the situation escalates.
When was "The Light on the Gallows" released?
The Light on the Gallows was released in 1976.
Who stars in "The Light on the Gallows"?
The cast includes Alexander Lang, Amza Pellea, Jürgen Holtz, Erwin Geschonneck.
