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The Light on the Gallows

The Light on the Gallows

Drama, History

1h 43m

May 13, 1976 (49 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Alexander Lang

Alexander Lang

Sasportas

Birthday: September 24, 1941

3483
Amza Pellea

Amza Pellea

Debuisson

Birthday: April 7, 1931

45 December 12, 1983 (52)
Jürgen Holtz

Jürgen Holtz

Galloudec

Birthday: August 10, 1932

4393
Erwin Geschonneck

Erwin Geschonneck

Bering

Birthday: December 27, 1906

69 March 12, 2008 (101)
Heidemarie Wenzel

Heidemarie Wenzel

Elisabeth

Birthday: July 7, 1945

3080
Käthe Reichel

Käthe Reichel

Tante

Birthday: March 3, 1926

50 October 19, 2012 (86)
Milan Beli

Milan Beli

Bloomfield

Birthday: September 20, 1932

4392
Herbert Köfer

Herbert Köfer

Myrtle

Birthday: February 17, 1921

55 July 24, 2021 (100)
Axel Triebel

Axel Triebel

Vetter James

Birthday: December 13, 1899

76 February 10, 1976 (76)
Volkmar Kleinert

Volkmar Kleinert

Galdy

Birthday: September 20, 1938

3786