The Light on the Gallows

Information

Release DateMay 13, 1976
Runtime1h 43m
StatusReleased
ProductionDEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
LanguagesGerman
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The Light on the Gallows

Synopsis

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 & Crew

Director

Helmut Nitzschke

Featured Cast

Alexander Lang

Sasportas

Amza Pellea

Amza Pellea

Debuisson

Jürgen Holtz

Jürgen Holtz

Galloudec

Erwin Geschonneck

Erwin Geschonneck

Bering

Heidemarie Wenzel

Heidemarie Wenzel

Elisabeth

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