Rosa Luxemburg(1986)
Rosa Luxemburg Synopsis
Polish socialist and Marxist Rosa Luxemburg works tirelessly in the service of revolution in early 20th century Poland and Germany. While Luxemburg campaigns for her beliefs, she is repeatedly imprisoned as she forms the Spartacist League offering a new vision for Germany.
Rosa Luxemburg (1986) is a drama and history film directed by Margarethe von Trotta, released on April 10, 1986 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Barbara Sukowa, Daniel Olbrychski, Otto Sander and Hannes Jaenicke. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Writers:
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Producers:
- Regina Ziegler, Eberhard Junkersdorf
- Cinematographer:
- Franz Rath
- Production:
- Bärenfilm, Filmové studio Barrandov, Pro-ject Filmproduktion, ARD, Neue Bioskop Film, Ziegler Film
- Status:
- Released
Rosa Luxemburg Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Sukowa
as Rosa Luxemburg
Daniel Olbrychski
as Leo Jogiches
Otto Sander
as Karl Liebknecht
Hannes Jaenicke
as Kostja Zetkin
Karin Baal
as Mathilde Jacob
Winfried Glatzeder
as Paul Levi
Charles Regnier
as Jean Jaurès
Hans-Michael Rehberg
as Waldemar Pabst
Charles Brauer
as Gefängnisdirektor, Breslau
Adelheid Arndt
as Luise Kautsky
Jürgen Holtz
as Karl Kautsky
Doris Schade
as Clara Zetkin
Key crew
Directed by Margarethe von Trotta, written by Margarethe von Trotta, produced by Regina Ziegler and Eberhard Junkersdorf.
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Rosa Luxemburg Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 58 ratings.
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Rosa Luxemburg – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rosa Luxemburg online?
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Rosa Luxemburg (1986) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rosa Luxemburg?
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The main cast of Rosa Luxemburg (1986) includes Barbara Sukowa, Daniel Olbrychski, Otto Sander, Hannes Jaenicke and Karin Baal. The film was directed by Margarethe von Trotta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rosa Luxemburg released?
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Rosa Luxemburg was released on April 10, 1986 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Rosa Luxemburg worth watching?
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Rosa Luxemburg (1986) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.