A Bright Star at the Stake

A Bright Star at the Stake

A Bright Star at the Stake

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A Bright Star at the Stake

1979

1h 36m

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Drama

Overview

This film takes place in Paris and Geneva in the 1530s and 1550s. Kálvin János and Szervét Mihály are school mates in Paris. The university students celebrate the victory of the Reformation with Kálvin's "Institution", written under a pseudonym.

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7 members

Acting

Huszti Péter

Unknown Role

Huszti Péter

Acting

Sztankay István

Unknown Role

Sztankay István

Acting

Avar István

Unknown Role

Avar István

Acting

Haumann Péter

Unknown Role

Haumann Péter

Acting

Őze Lajos

Unknown Role

Őze Lajos

Acting

Schütz Ila

Unknown Role

Schütz Ila

Acting

Mensáros László

Unknown Role

Mensáros László

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