
Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas
Drama · History
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen
Michael Kohlhaas
Mads Mikkelsen
Michael Kohlhaas


Mélusine Mayance
Mélusine Mayance
Lisbeth
Mélusine Mayance
Lisbeth


Delphine Chuillot
Delphine Chuillot
Judith
Delphine Chuillot
Judith


Bruno Ganz
Bruno Ganz
The Governor
Bruno Ganz
The Governor


Denis Lavant
Denis Lavant
The Theologist
Denis Lavant
The Theologist


David Kross
David Kross
The Preacher
David Kross
The Preacher


Roxane Duran
Roxane Duran
The Princess
Roxane Duran
The Princess


Paul Bartel
Paul Bartel
Jérémie
Paul Bartel
Jérémie


David Bennent
David Bennent
César
David Bennent
César


Swann Arlaud
Swann Arlaud
The Baron
Swann Arlaud
The Baron
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